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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. |
Licensee Information
Fingerprint-Based Background Check Updates
December 15, 2022
If your license had been suspended for failure to complete the legislatively mandated fingerprint-based background check, access your account through the Online Services and follow the instructions. After successfully completing the fingerprinting process, the suspension will be removed and your license will be eligible for renewal. Any late fees that accrue during the time of suspension will not be waived.
February 18, 2020
The fingerprinting instructions and process are now available to all licensees. You can access your specific fingerprinting status and instructions by logging intoOnline Services on the Board's website. You will also be reminded to complete the fingerprinting requirement when you receive your annual renewal notice. However, there is no need to wait for your renewal month to complete the fingerprinting process. The most common question so far:
My fingerprints were rejected. What do I do now? When fingerprints are processed by IdentoGO they could be rejected for various reasons. You will need to be fingerprinted again to meet the requirement, but free of charge.Read More information
March 9, 2023
Firm License Renewals due April 30, 2023 can now be paid Online
Use Online Services for Firms to manage all phases of the annual renewal process.
March 9, 2023
Individual License Renewals due April 30, 2023 can now be paid Online
Use Online Services for Individuals to manage all phases of the annual renewal process.
June 7, 2019
CPE Rule Revised to Allow for Non-Resident CPE Reciprocity
Board Rule 523.112 - Required CPE Participation has been revised to allow non-resident Texas CPAs to meet this portion of their annual renewal by affirming that they meet the CPE requirements of their home state. Board Rule 523.112 (e)
May 23, 2018
Panel Discussion: Future Skills and the MRA
NASBA and other accountancy bodies around the world share a panel discussion about the status of mutual recognition agreements and future skills that accounting professionals will need.
August 11, 2017
License Fee Schedule Beginning September 2017
The Board has determined the fees to be charged for various applications, services, and annual renewals.
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