STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3639

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 314

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 314, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

State Board of Public Accountancy

G.M. No. 314

GORDON D. CIANO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010,

begs leave to report as follows:

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, and one individual testified in support of the nomination of GORDON D. CIANO.

Gordon D. Ciano has been licensed in the State as a certified public accountant with a permit to practice since 1973. Mr. Ciano has been in public practice for more than thirty years, and is currently a partner with the public accounting firm of KPMG LLP. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as leadership positions with the Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Ciano currently serves as Chairperson of the Legislation and Rules Committee of the Board of Public Accountancy. Given his commitment to the Board's mission of regulating the profession and ensuring protection of the public, Mr. Ciano serves as a noteworthy example of an ideal Board member.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing,

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RON MENOR, Chair