Individuals who, at the time of the enactment of this act, hold certified public accountant licenses heretofore issued under the laws of this state shall not be required to secure additional licenses under this chapter, but shall otherwise be subject to all the provisions of this act; and such licenses heretofore issued shall, for all purposes, be considered licenses under this chapter and subject to the provisions hereof.
Ca. Bus. and Prof'l. Code § 5086