Texas State Bar Of Public Accountancy In Bexar
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The AICPA Code does allow whistleblowing by the CPA and permission to comply with an enforceable subpoena, applicable laws, or with AICPA or state society obligations. It is important to note that because the Dodd-Frank Act is a federal law it takes precedence over state laws and confidentiality restrictions.
The mission of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy is to protect the public by ensuring that persons issued certificates as certified public accountants possess the necessary education, skills, and capabilities and that they perform competently in the profession of public accountancy.
The following represent the most common allegations made against CPAs and accounting firms: Negligence and incompetence. Fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation in the practice of public accountancy. Failing to perform services in ance with professional standards. Criminal convictions.
The Public Accountancy Act ("Act"), Chapter 901 of the Occupations Code, authorizes the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy ("Board") to investigate and prosecute allegations of professional misconduct against Certified Public Accountants ("CPAs") from any source, including the public and other CPAs.
There is no form to complete. Send a detailed complaint along with any copies of supporting documents. The TXCPA will conduct an initial review of the complaint and, if necessary, an investigation of the matter in ance with the procedures of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Joint Ethics Enforcement Program.
Professional bodies even provide standard forms online which you can use to submit your complaint to the accountant or their firm. But if the accountant or firm has not resolved your complaint in four weeks, their professional body will take up the case.
Generally you may, but you cannot call yourself a “Certified Public Accountant” unless you have completed the requirements and obtained a “CPA” license.
You can call yourself an accountant without an accounting degree, but you will need at least a bachelor's degree before you can work as one. Depending on the accounting work you want, you may need a master's degree or professional credentials that can require additional study.
The CPA exam is one of the most difficult professional tests available. You should consider extensive review prior to sitting for each section, as each has a near to 50 percent retake rate. The four sections are: Financial Accounting and Reporting.
