HSB 695: HSB 695

What it does

This bill concerns the office of auditor of state.3, the auditor of state shall appoint a certified public accountant to lead that division, who shall be subject to confirmation by the senate. The bill requires a deputy auditor of state who meets the experience or competency requirements set out in nationally recognized professional standards to sign an accountant’s report if the auditor of state is not a certified public accountant. The bill also requires the auditor of state to complete the continuing education requirements and comply with the applicable rules of professional conduct required for certified public accountants.

House subcommittee · named February 9, 2022

• Rep. Jane Bloomingdale (R) · jane.bloomingdale@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jacob Bossman (R) · jacob.bossman@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Cindy Winckler (D) · cindy.winckler@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants

Against: Auditor of State

In plain words

1. February 9, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 9, 2022House subcommittee named: Bloomingdale, Bossman and Winckler
3. February 15, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 15, 2022Approved by the House committee
5. February 15, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2489