State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana

The State Board of CPAs of Louisiana is a state agency. CPAs, like other licensed professions, are licensed by state government. The Louisiana legislature, similar to legislatures in all other states, has established a state board of accountancy to license and regulate CPAs in the public interest.

The legislative purpose of the State Board is to administer and enforce the Louisiana Accountancy Act. By doing so, the Board acts in the public interest. The Board, like other licensing boards of Louisiana, has functions and powers that are similar to each branch of government.