The board investigates complaints received against CPAs and CPA firms alleged to have violated the state code. The board also investigates complaints received against non-CPAs and non-CPA firms for using the CPA title and for performing services restricted to licensed CPAs or CPA firms.
The board does not have jurisdiction over fees charged by CPAs. Additionally, the board does not have jurisdiction over non-CPAs or non-CPA firms who practice accounting, bookkeeping or render tax preparation services.
All complaints must be made in writing and provide specific detail regarding the alleged violation, including supporting documentation, if available. If the supporting documentation includes personally identifiable information (PII), that should be redacted. A complainant should be aware that the accused will receive a copy of the complaint made against them, including the identity of the person who made the complaint. The board will investigate anonymous complaints, provided there is enough information and documentation to proceed.
Before filing a complaint, review the following checklists to ensure all the needed information is available:
All open enforcement matters are confidential and not made available to the public. However, once an enforcement matter is complete, all information contained in the enforcement file is subject to disclosure pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.
In addition to the board, the following organizations may also provide assistance:
TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT
To submit a complaint, complete ALL SECTIONS of the Complaint Form AND provide COMPLETE and LEGIBLE copies of all relevant documentation.
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