STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2138

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                   

 

RE:     GOV. MSG. NOS. 656, 657

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 656 and 657, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Board of Public Accountancy

 

G.M. No. 656

JOHN ROBERTS,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and

 

G.M. No. 657

TERRENCE ARATANI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by John Roberts and Terrence Aratani for service on the State Board of Public Accountancy.

 

JOHN ROBERTS

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of John Roberts from the Board of Public Accountancy; Hawaii Association of Public Accountants; Matsumoto Group; Isaac W. Choy, CPA, Inc.; and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Roberts' background, knowledge, and proven leadership on the State Board of Public Accountancy qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the State Board of Public Accountancy as a licensed and actively practicing Certified Public Accountant member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Roberts has been a Certified Public Accountant for over twenty-five years with a wide variety of public accounting experience for a broad range of clients and in a number of industries and is currently a Principal of Niwao and Roberts, CPAs, a Professional Corporation, in Wailuku, Maui.  Mr. Roberts is committed to public service and has been an active member of several community and professional organizations, including serving on the State of Hawaii Tax Review Commission and as the former President of the Hawaii Association of Public Accountants.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Roberts has been a member of the State Board of Public Accountancy since July 2016 and his extensive experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Roberts be reappointed to the State Board of Public Accountancy based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

TERRENCE ARATANI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Terrence Aratani from the Board of Public Accountancy; Hawaii Association of Public Accountants; Hawaii Primary Care Association; Niwao and Roberts, CPAs, a Professional Corporation; Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc.; and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Aratani's background, experience, and proven leadership on the State Board of Public Accountancy qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the State Board of Public Accountancy as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Aratani is an attorney and the current Chief Executive Officer for Koolauloa Health Center and previously spent a number of years working in state government.  Mr. Aratani served in the Hawaii State Senate in a variety of roles, including Staff Attorney, Committee Clerk, Legislative Aide, and finally, Chief of Staff for the Office of the Senate President.  Mr. Aratani is dedicated to public service and has extensive experience serving on various boards, including Chairman of Liahona Youth Empowerment and Board Secretary for the Hawaii State Federal Credit Union.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Aratani has been a member of the State Board of Public Accountancy since July 2016, currently serves as the Board's Legislation and Rules Committee Chair, and his knowledge and insight continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Aratani be reappointed to the State Board of Public Accountancy based on his experience and dedication to community service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, 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 Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair