ORS 673.157: Licensing of certified public accountants from foreign countries; fees; rules.

(1) As used in this section, “foreign country” means a government other than:

      (a) The United States; or

      (b) A state.

      (2) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may issue a certified public accountant license to a person who holds a certified public accountant license or chartered accountant certificate issued in a foreign country if the person:

      (a) Submits an application in a form prescribed by the board;

      (b) Is in good standing with the issuing professional licensing governing body in which the person holds a certified public accountant license or chartered accountant certificate;

      (c) Meets requirements that are substantially equivalent to the education, experience and other requirements that must be satisfied for the issuance of an initial Oregon certified public accountant license;

      (d) Passes an examination on the code of professional ethics adopted by the board; and

      (e) Pays the fee required by the board by rule.

      (3) The board may adopt rules as necessary to carry out this section.