Texas Board of Public Accountancy

Texas Attorneys Providing Certified Public Accountancy Defense

People take their money seriously. They want to know that the profits earned from their hard work are well-protected and being used in the best way possible. Certified Public Accountants dedicate their professional lives to auditing finances, offering advice for both businesses and individuals about how to manage their money effectively and operate within the law. Often times, a CPA may need to help people through the frustrating and time-consuming process of tax preparation, a skill that can mean the difference of thousands of dollars in a client's pocket. When there is a perceived wrongdoing with the way money is handled or accounting advice is given, you can expect the unhappiness will be noted.

If you are a Texas Certified Public Accountant who has spent years building your reputation in a field that demands trust and confidence, you know that one complaint against your license is enough to cause significant damage to your career. Don't take the chance of overlooking an important step that could clear your name; hire an experienced Accountancy Board attorney to stand by your side from the beginning.

Once a complaint is determined to be valid by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, an investigative file is opened by the Enforcement Division and you have thirty days to respond. Once you have provided material in your own defense, a committee will review the case and make a recommendation concerning how to proceed. This committee will try to reach an agreed consent order (ACO) with you, but if a resolution cannot be reached through this group, the complaint is then prosecuted by an administrative law judge (ALJ) at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). The ALJ will offer a Proposal for Decision, which then can be adopted, changed, or rejected by the Board. Possible penalties for an accountant found liable in a complaint range from a reprimand to a suspension to a complete revocation of your CPA license.

There is no requirement to retain a lawyer in this situation, but why would you take the chance when your career is at stake? The experienced CPA defense attorneys at Bertolino LLP have law offices in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio and are ready to help you through this challenging time. We have a proven track record of success in front of professional boards and can use what we know to help clear your name.

Please take a moment to contact one of our attorneys today to set up an initial consultation, during which time we can discuss the complaint against you and the best way to move forward.

Contact a Certified Public Accountant Defense Lawyer

With offices in Austin, Houston and San Antonio, our lawyers represent certified public accountants throughout central and southern Texas. To contact our Austin office, please call 512.476.5757. To contact us in Houston, call 713.225.7474. To contact our San Antonio office, call 210.223.5553 — or you can contact us by email.