ORS 673.157 Licensing of certified public accountants from foreign countries; fees; rules

As used in this section, “foreign country” means a government other than:

The United States; or

A state.

The Oregon Board of Accountancy may issue a certified public accountant license to a person who holds a certified public accountant license or chartered accountant certificate issued in a foreign country if the person:

Submits an application in a form prescribed by the board;

Is in good standing with the issuing professional licensing governing body in which the person holds a certified public accountant license or chartered accountant certificate;

Meets requirements that are substantially equivalent to the education, experience and other requirements that must be satisfied for the issuance of an initial Oregon certified public accountant license;

Passes an examination on the code of professional ethics adopted by the board; and

Pays the fee required by the board by rule.

The board may adopt rules as necessary to carry out this section.