STAND. COM. REP. NO.3514

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2002

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 298

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 298, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

GORDON D. CIANO and BRIAN M. IWATA, for terms to expire June 30, 2006;

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the testimony and written statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that Gordon D. Ciano and Brian M. Iwata have the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the State Board of Public Accountancy.

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs testified in support of the nomination of Brian M. Iwata.

Mr. Gordon D. Ciano is an assurance partner and partner-in-charge of financial services and recruiting in the Honolulu Office of KPMG LLP, and has provided assurance services for over thirty years. Mr. Ciano is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Internal Auditors, and Financial Managers Society. The nominee's community activities include volunteer work with the Boy Scouts and Junior Achievement.

Mr. Brian M. Iwata is a certified public accountant with Taketa, Iwata, Hara, and Associates. He is member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, and Hawaii Association of Public Accountants. In addition, the nominee is active with the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Club of Hilo, and Lehua Jaycees. Mr. Iwata has served on the Board of Public Accountancy since August, 1998.

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, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

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

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RON MENOR, Chair