Rule-making notices
Notice of Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Accounting Examining Board in ss.
15.08 (5) (b) and
227.11 (2), Wis. Stats., and s.
442.08 (3), Wis. Stats., as amended by
2001 Wis. Act 16, and interpreting s.
442.08 (2) and
(3), Wis. Stats., the Accounting Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to create s.
Accy 1.408, relating to the definition of “ownership" for the purpose of determining eligibility of firms for a license as a certified public accounting firm.
Hearing Date, Time and Location
Date: May 17, 2002
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: 1400 East Washington Avenue
Room 180
Madison, Wisconsin
Appearance at the Hearing:
Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received by May 31, 2002 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: Secs. 15.08 (5) (b) and 227.11 (2), Wis. Stats., and s.
442.08 (3), Stats., as amended by
2001 Wis. Act 16.
This proposed rule-making order of the Accounting Examining Board addresses the requirement in s.
442.08 (3), Stats., as amended by
2001 Wis. Act 16, that the board shall promulgate rules that define “ownership interest" for the purposes of determining eligibility for a license as a certified public accounting firm.
Under ch.
442, Stats., as amended by
2001 Wis. Act 16, an applicant for a license as a certified public accounting firm must demonstrate that more than 50% of the ownership interest of the firm is held by individuals who hold certificates or licenses to practice as a certified public accountant issued under the laws of any state or foreign country. s.
442.08 (2) (c) 2.
If any person who holds an ownership interest in the firm is not licensed as a certified public accountant, the firm is required to designate an individual who is licensed as the individual responsible for the firm's compliance with ch.
442, Stats. s.
442.08 (2) (b).
The law requires that each person who holds an ownership interest in the firm, and who does not hold a certificate or license to practice as a certified public accountant, be an individual who actively participates in the firm or an affiliated entity. s.
442.08 (2) (c) 3.
In promulgating these rules, the board considered the financial interests and voting rights of all members of a firm.
Fiscal Estimate
1. The anticipated fiscal effect on the fiscal liability and revenues of any local unit of government of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
2. The projected anticipated state fiscal effect during the current biennium of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
3. The projected net annualized fiscal impact on state funds of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will be reviewed by the department through its Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether there will be an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Person
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to: Pamela Haack, Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 171, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708 (608) 266-0495.
Notice of Hearings
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
[CR 02-036]
(Reprinted from Mid-April Wis. Adm. Register)
The State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announces that it will hold public hearings on a proposed rule to create ch.
ATCP 127, relating to a telemarketing “no call" list. The department will hold twelve hearings at the time and places shown below. The department invites the public to attend the hearings and comment on the proposed rule. Following the public hearings, the hearing record will remain open until May 30, 2002, for additional written comments.
You may obtain a free copy of this rule by contacting the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Division Trade and Consumer Protection, 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708, or by calling 1-800-422-7128. Copies will also be available at the hearings.
Hearing impaired persons may request an interpreter for there hearings. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter by April 20, 2002, by writing to Jim Rabbitt, Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911, telephone (608) 224-4965. Alternatively, you may contact the Department TDD at (608) 224-5058. Handicap access is available at the hearings.
Twelve hearings are scheduled:
Monday, May 6, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Prairie Oaks State Office Building, Board Room
2811 Agriculture Drive
Madison, WI 53708
Handicapped accessible
Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Havenwood State Forest
6141 N. Hopkins Street
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Handicapped accessible
Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Wausau City Council Chambers
City Hall
407 Grant Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Handicapped accessible
Thursday, May 9, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Brown County Library, Central Library
515 Pine Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Handicapped accessible
Monday, May 13, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection , Eau Claire Office
