Accounting Examining Board
Learn about the formation and governing rules for the Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board. Disclaimer: Please review Wisconsin statute for full board and council requirements.
Formation Statute: Wis. Stat. Sec. 15.405 (1)
Rules Statute: Wis. Stat. ch. 442
Related Professions: Accountant - Certified Public, Accounting Firm
Officers & Members
The members of the Accounting Examining Board are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature to serve 4-year terms. The Board consists of (5) members who hold certificates as certified public accountants, and (2) public members.
Member | Officer | Member Type | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
Joan M. Phillips | Chairperson | Accountant Member | 7/1/2027 |
Susan M. Strautmann | Vice Chairperson | Accountant Member | 7/1/2028 |
John Reinemann | Secretary | Public Member | 7/1/2029 |
Thuy T. Barron | Accountant Member | 7/1/2029 | |
Michael E. Friedman | Accountant Member | 7/1/2027 | |
Robert Misey | Public Member | 7/1/2025* | |
David K. Schlichting | Accountant Member | 7/1/2026* |
*Board members whose terms have expired may continue to serve until their successor is confirmed by the Senate.
Meetings & Statutes
Meetings
Click below to view information about the Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board's meetings schedule, materials, and options to join sessions.
Board Statutes
Click below to view the rules and statutes governing the Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board.
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Accounting Documents & CPE
The Wisconsin Administrative Code Accounting Examining Board Accy 2.304 (5) allows for the board to issue an Extension of CPA Examination Credits statement, December 27, 2023. Download the Frequently Asked Questions PDF for this ruling.
The Accounting Examining Board has adopted an emergency rule (EMR 2022) that modifies administrative code requirements in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The emergency rule provides that credit for a passed section of the Uniform CPA Examination with an expiration date of March 16, 2020 to December 30, 2020 is retained until December 31, 2020.
According to Wisconsin Accy 2.602 CPE Requirements for certified public accountants, the Accounting Examining Board has issued ACC Guidance Document Carry Forward CPE Credits document concerning the carryforward and carryback of continuing professional education credits.
Contact Us
Call:
(608) 266-2112
Email for questions:
dsps@wi.gov
Mail Address:
Accounting Examining Board
DSPS
PO Box 8366
Madison, WI 53705
Office Hours:
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Physical Address:
Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705