# Federal Register #2026-20308

SEC Seeks Comments on CPA License Holders’ Accredited-Investor Eligibility

**Buyer:** Securities and Exchange Commission
**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** December 05, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-20308

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on a possible change to accredited-investor eligibility.
- **Government buyer:** Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **What is under consideration:** The SEC is considering an order that would recognize individuals holding a U.S. certified public accountant (CPA) license in good standing as qualifying natural persons for accredited-investor status.
- **Requested action:** Public comments on the potential designation.
- **Procurement relevance:** This is a regulatory notice, not a procurement or contract award. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

### Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering whether to issue an order designating individuals holding a U.S. certified public accountant (CPA) license in good standing as qualifying natural persons for accredited investor status. The notice invites comments on the potential designation. Comments are due December 4, 2026.

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