Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Accountancy - General Rules  
Rule Set 2020-30 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Tuesday, September 22, 2020  
01:00 PM  
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom pursuant to Executive Order 2020-132.  
for Video Connection: 125171 Phone number: 888-684-8852 Conference Code for audio connection:  
335451  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Accountancy - General Rules rule set.  
The proposed rules will clarify the meaning of terms used in the rules and remove definitions that are no  
longer necessary or duplicative of definitions found in the Occupational Code; adopt the most current  
published standards and supply the cost for obtaining copies of the adopted standards; remove  
language that imposes a limited exam window for passing the Uniform CPA exam; identify the  
educational requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA exam; remove different and non-standardized  
concentration in accounting options; supply greater clarity of the requirements and limitations for  
continuing education activities; and allow an applicant to submit proof of the required continuing  
education within one year after filing a relicensure application, if the department determines that the  
continuing education submitted with the application is deficient.  
MCL 339.205, MCL 339.308, MCL 339.721, MCL 339.725, MCL 339.726, MCL 339.728, and MCL  
339.729, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, 2008-4, and 2011-4, MCL  
338.3501, MCL 445.2001, MCL 445.2011, MCL 445.2025, and MCL 445.2030. These rules will take  
effect Immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The rules are published on the Michigan  
issue. Copies of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the following  
address:  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing–Boards and  
Committees Section  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing–Boards and  
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Policy Analyst  
Email: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail until  
9/22/2020 at 05:00PM.  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, in  
accessible buildings with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the  
hearings due to disability may call 711- to make arrangements.  
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