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| Record Creator: | Accountancy, Board of |
| Description: | These records include agenda packets and approved meeting minutes for meetings of the Board of Accountancy from January 31, 2014 through October 19, 2018. Learn about the documentation of Minutes and Meeting in Washington and what information is found in the various record types by selecting the tab that says "About this Collection"here. |
| Related Records: | For more information, or to learn about related records, contact the Washington State Archives at (360) 586-1492, or email research@sos.wa.gov. |
| Access Restriction Notes: | These records are open for research. |
| Sources of Transfer | Accountancy, Board of |
| Agency History: | The Washington State Board of Accountancy is a consumer protection agency that initially qualifies and continues to monitor the professional performance and ethical behavior of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), CPA-Inactive certificate holders, CPA firms, and non-licensee CPA firm owners, serving individual and enterprise consumers in Washington State. Unlike most state agencies, the Board of Accountancy is not funded by public tax dollars. CPAs, CPA-Inactive certificate holders, CPA firms, non-licensee CPA firm owners and CPA examination applicants pay an administrative fee or reimburse examination costs to cover all of the agency’s operating expenses. They provide the following services; Tests approximately 2,000 candidates each year; Evaluates the initial qualifications of applicants and firms and approve or deny licenses; Reviews and monitors the continuing qualifications and performance of the almost 14,500 individuals and 2,000 firms licensed in Washington; Provides an electronic means for individuals and firms to renew their credentials, change their address, amend firm ownership information and pay fees via ACH or bank card; Investigates an average 200 complaints received and probable violations of the Public Accountancy Act discovered per year; Coordinates and collaborates with other State Boards of Accountancy regarding CPAs performing work across state borders; Maintains a statewide network of volunteers who assist in evaluating the work of CPA firms for compliance with professional standards; and Answers questions from CPAs, certificate holders, firm owners and staff, future CPAs and CPA clients. |
| Preferred Citation: | Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], Accountancy, Board of, Minutes and Agendas, 2014-2018, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives, http://digitalarchives.wa.gov, [date accessed]. |
| Record Count: | 46 |
