ACCOUNTING ACT-CPA CERT House SponsorsRep. Lovana Jones-Frank J. Mautino-Angelo Saviano-Art Tenhouse-Charles E. Jefferson, Karen A. Yarbrough, Bob Biggins, Joe Dunn, Richard T. Bradley, Patricia R. Bellock, Karen May, Robin Kelly, Arthur L. Turner, Patricia Reid Lindner, Rich Brauer, Eileen Lyons, Carole Pankau, John A. Fritchey, Carolyn H. Krause, Joseph M. Lyons and Sidney H. Mathias 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 450/0.03from Ch. 111, par. 5500.03225 ILCS 450/1from Ch. 111, par. 5501225 ILCS 450/2from Ch. 111, par. 5502225 ILCS 450/4from Ch. 111, par. 5505225 ILCS 450/16from Ch. 111, par. 5517225 ILCS 450/16.1 new225 ILCS 450/20.01from Ch. 111, par. 5521.01225 ILCS 450/20.02 new225 ILCS 450/20.1from Ch. 111, par. 5522 Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Provides for expiration and renewal of certified public accounting certificates. Provides grounds for discipline for a holder of a certified public accounting certificate. In provisions concerning certificates issued under prior laws, provides that the certificates shall be valid and in force, unless suspended or revoked under the disciplinary provisions. In the definition of "certified public accountant" and in titling provisions, provides that a certificate must be current, registered, and unrevoked. Provides that the Board of Examiners shall report annually on its activities. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2004, applicants are required to pass an examination on the rules of professional conduct before they may be awarded a certificate as a certified public accountant. Provides that the files of the Board relating to the investigation of possible instances of professional misconduct or any other ground for discipline shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure at the request of any person, except upon the order of a court in a pending action or proceeding or in certain other instances. Provides that at least 4 continuing education hours shall be courses covering the subject of professional ethics. Provides that the files of the Board relating to the investigation of possible instances of professional misconduct or any other ground for discipline shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure at the request of any person, except upon the order of a court in a pending action or proceeding or in certain other instances. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. 11/4/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lovana Jones 11/4/2003HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino 11/4/2003HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 11/4/2003HouseFirst Reading 11/4/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 11/5/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Art Tenhouse 11/5/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 11/14/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 11/18/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Biggins 11/18/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Dunn 11/19/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 11/19/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 11/19/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May 11/19/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly 11/19/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner 11/20/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner 1/26/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer 1/29/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eileen Lyons 2/9/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carole Pankau 2/20/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey 2/26/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carolyn H. Krause 3/16/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons 3/24/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die