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Defines the issuing agency as the State of New Mexico Public Accountancy Board and outlines scope for individuals pursuing certification as CPAs and maintaining or reinstating New Mexico certificate or license status through continuing professional education (CPE). States statutory authority, duration, effective date, objective to protect the public interest, and application requirements using board-prescribed forms, including acceptance of electronic signatures.","TITLE 16 OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING  \nCHAPTER 60 PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS  \nPART 3 LICENSURE AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS  \n[16.60.3.1](16.60.3.1) ISSUING AGENCY: State of New Mexico Public Accountancy Board [ [16.60.3.1](16.60.3.1) NMAC-Rp 16 NMAC 60.4.1 & 16 NMAC 60.6.1, 2/14/2002]  \n[16.60.3.2](16.60.3.2) SCOPE: General public: Individuals seeking to become certified public accountants (CPAs) CPAs and registered public accountants (RPAs) seeking to maintain their New Mexico certificate/license status through continuing professional education (CPE) .  \n[ [16.60.3.2](16.60.3.2) NMAC-Rp 16 NMAC 60.4.2 & 16 NMAC 60.6.2, 2/14/2002]  \n[16.60.3.3](16.60.3.3) STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 1999 Public Accountancy Act, Sections 61-28B-1 to 61-28B-29 NMSA 1978.  \n[ [16.60.3.3](16.60.3.3) NMAC-Rp 16 NMAC 60.4.3 & 16 NMAC 60.6.3, 2/14/2002]  \n[16.60.3.4](16.60.3.4) DURATION: Permanent.  \n[ [16.60.3.4](16.60.3.4) NMAC-Rp 16 NMAC 60.4.4 & 16 NMAC 60.6.4, 2/14/2002]  \n[16.60.3.5](16.60.3.5) EFFECTIVE DATE: February 14, 2002, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.[16.60.3.5 NMAC-Rp 16 NMAC 60.4.5 & 16 NMAC 60.6.5, 2/14/2002]  \n[16.60.3.6](16.60.3.6) OBJECTIVE: Protect the public interest by implementing provisions of the 1999 Public Accountancy Act (act) which provide for initial application issuance and renewal ofCPA and RPA certificates/licenses; reinstatement of expired, cancelled, suspended or revoked CPA/RPA certificates; application and issuance of CPA certificates through interstate and international reciprocity; establishment of intent to practice privilege under substantial equivalency; maintenance of professional competency through continuing professional education (CPE) ofCPA and RPA certificate/license holders; and change of status application procedures between active/inactive or retired status.  \n[ [16.60.3.6](16.60.3.6) NMAC-Rp 16 NMAC 60.4.6 & 16 NMAC 60.6.6, 2/14/2002]  \n[16.60.3.7](16.60.3.7) DEFINITIONS: [RESERVED]  \n[ [16.60.3.7](16.60.3.7) NMAC-Rp 16 NMAC 60.4.7 & 16 NMAC 60.6.7, 2/14/2002]  \n[16.60.3.8](16.60.3.8) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All certificate/license applications and renewals shall be made on and meet all information requirements contained in board prescribed forms. Applications will not be considered complete and filed with the board until all required information and board prescribed fees have been received. Electronic signatures are acceptable for applications submitted pursuant to 16.60.1 NMAC through  \n16.60.50 NMAC.  \n[ [16.60.3.8](16.60.3.8) NMAC-Rp. 16 NMAC [60.4.8.1, 2/14/2002; A,](60.4.8.1, 2/14/2002; A,) 10/1/2020]  \n[16.60.3.9](16.60.3.9) INITIAL CERTIFICATE/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:  \nA. An applicant for initial certification/licensure shall demonstrate to the board's satisfaction that he:  \n(1) lacks a history of dishonest or felonious acts;  \n(2) meets the education, experience and examination requirements of the board; and  \n(3) passes the American institute of certified public accountants ethics examination with ascore of ninety percent or higher.  \nB. 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