This bill amends the New Hampshire Accountancy Act to allow the office of professional licensure and certification to grant the honorific title of "CPA (retired)" to individuals who have retired and previously held a CPA certificate. The criteria for receiving this retired status include being at least 55 years old, having held a CPA certificate in New Hampshire, declaring that they are not currently practicing public accounting, being in good standing at the time of their last license, and submitting an application. The bill specifies that retired status is an honorific designation and does not permit the individual to perform any services that require a license.

Additionally, the bill outlines that individuals granted retired status will receive a certificate indicating their status and may use the term "retired" alongside their CPA title on various documents, except for their CPA certificate. They will not be required to meet continuing education requirements or pay renewal fees to maintain this status. Furthermore, if a retired individual wishes to return to active or inactive status, they can do so by meeting the necessary licensure requirements. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.