Advocacy FAQs

• Can you explain how the advocacy process works?

  Please take a look at Understanding Advocacy - PICPA's Role.

• How can I find out who my legislator is?

  Consult the Find My Legislator search function on the Pennsylvania General Assembly Web site.

• How do I address correspondence to my legislator?

  State Level: 
  
  The Honorable [First Name] [Last Name] 
  PA Senate (or) House of Representatives 
  Respective Address 
  Harrisburg, PA 17120 
  
  Dear Senator (or) Representative [Last Name]: 
  
  Federal Level: 
  
  The Honorable [First Name] [Last Name] 
  United States Senate (or) House of Representatives 
  Respective Address 
  Washington, DC Respective ZIP 
  
  Dear Senator (or) Dear Congressman/Congresswoman [Last Name]: 
  

   

• Can you explain how the state budget process works?

  Please consult Pennsylvania State Budget Process.

• How does a bill become a law?

  Please consult How a Bill Becomes a Law in Pennsylvania.

• I need a particular form from the state. Where can I locate forms?

  The following forms can be downloaded from the State Board of Accountancy's Web site: 
  

       - Certified Public Accountant Certification Application

       - Certified Public Accountant Domestic Reciprocity Application

       - Certified Public Accountant Foreign Reciprocity Application

       - Initial Firm Registration Application

       - Firm Amendment Application

       - Continuing Professional Education Program Sponsor Initial Application

       - Program Sponsor Amendment Application

       - Temporary Practice Application

       - CPE Reporting Form

       - Authorship Certification Statement Form

       - Verification of Experience Form

       - Change Personal Name and/or Address Form

       - Request for a Duplicate License Form

       - Request to Place my Individual License on Inactive Status Form

       - Request for Certification of Licensure - ONLINE
  

  Please note—some form requests charge a fee. Current fees can be found in the PA Code.