California Celebrates 125th Anniversary
This year, the California Board of Accountancy (CBA) has reached a historic milestone: 125 years of service to the citizens of California.
Founded by statute in 1901, the CBA was established with a clear mandate – protection of the public as its highest priority. For more than a century, that mission has guided the licensing, regulation, and discipline of the state’s accounting profession.
On February 2, 2026, the California Senate formally recognized the CBA through the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 111 (Niello), honoring the Board’s 125th anniversary. The resolution acknowledges the Board’s enduring role in promoting integrity, objectivity, and due care in the practice of public accountancy—principles that underpin trust in the financial systems relied upon by individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governments.
Today, the CBA, under the leadership of Executive Director Dominic Franzella, regulates more than 115,000 licensees, including nearly 67,000 active certified public accountants and 5,900 accounting firms ranging from sole proprietorships to globally recognized entities.
In a recent release, CBA President Kristian Latta (CA) expressed her pride with the Board’s contributions and recent recognition. “I am pleased the Senate has recognized the CBA’s long and valued service to the state. The CBA has grown from its humble beginnings at the start of the 20th century to become the largest state accountancy regulatory body in the nation.”
Congratulations to the staff and Board members of the CBA on reaching 125 years of service.