The DC Board of Accountancy (Board) regulates the licenses of professional accountants and protects consumers by upholding the District of Columbia accountancy license law. The accountancy license law is defined by the District of Columbia Second Omnibus Regulatory Act of 1998 (Omnibus), which took effect on April 20, 1999.
The Board consists of five members appointed by the Mayor. Three members must each hold a certificate as a certified public accountant, hold a valid permit to practice, and, at the time of appointment, have practiced public accountancy as a CPA in the District for not less than five years. One member must be a non-accountant representing consumers. Three members of the Board constitute a quorum.
The Board meets on the first Tuesday each month at 8:30 a.m. at the DCRA headquarters, located at 941 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. The Board can be reached by phone: (202) 442-4320 or fax: (202) 698-4329.
Current Board Members
- Michael J. Cobb – Chair
- Antonia Browning-Smiley – Member
- Clarence Magwood – Member
- 2 vacancies
Program Support Specialist: Theresa L. Ennis, Theresa.Ennis@dc.gov.
DCRA Accountancy News
New for 2009: New License, New Look!
All licenses (expiring 12/31/2010) will be printed on our brand new security paper and mailed out to licensees beginning December 2008. DCRA will issue your valid license number in a letter until the new license card is printed.
You may renew your license and check your new expiration date and license number using one of our new online services: “Search Licensees” or “Licensee Information Inquiry.”
Examinations
Licensing examinations for accountancy are administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The following links will redirect you to AICPA examination information and publications.
Licensing
Online licensing services are a quick, convenient, and environmentally responsible way to manage your licensing needs. All of the functions listed below can be accessed through the Online Services – PULSE Portal link below.
- Online Services – PULSE Portal
- General Searches allows for public license search. Applicants and licensees may check on the status of their application or renewal or perform an in-depth information inquiry
- Applications allows you to submit a new, reinstatement or reactivation application. Application Instructions (PDF)
- Change of Address
- Renewals
- Letter of Certification Request
- Duplicate License Request
- How to guides
- FAQs
Publications and Forms
This link takes you to resource information and forms that are required to obatin your license from the District of Columbia.
Additional Resources
The Board is committed to professional development and consumer protection. The following links provide a wealth of additional information.