Title Info: Board of Accountancy, Index of Deceased Licensees and Certificate Holders

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Record Creator:	Accountancy, Board of
Description:	This index includes Board of Accountancy certificate holders and licensees that have been identified by the agency as deceased. Information may include name, address, and certificate or license effective and expiration dates.
Related Records:	For more information, or to learn about related records, contact the Washington State Archives at (360) 586-1492, or email [email protected].
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: Board of Accountancy, Index of Deceased Licensees and Certificate Holders, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives, http://digitalarchives.wa.gov, [date accessed].
Record Count:	739