tx-July242026-98: 22 TAC §501.81 (Amendment) — Rules of Professional Conduct
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The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §501.81 concerning Firm Licensing, with changes to the proposed text as published in May 29, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3671) and will be republished. CPAs providing accounting services in a non-licensed firm may use their CPA designation so long as they provide the disclaimer that the firm they are practicing in is not a CPA firm. The proposed revision reduces the location of the disclaimer and the font size of the disclaimer. Four comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment. Comments received: The TXCPA asks that the Board consider: Placing the responsibility on the non-CPA firm, as opposed to the individual licensee, to disclose that a licensed CPA is practicing through a non-licensed firm in a non-licensed firm's advertising. Providing the public with greater direction on what constitutes the practice of public accountancy through the Board's Frequently Asked Questions section of the Board's website. Removing 501.81 subsection (f) since the proposed revision in 501.81(c) places the responsibility of the disclosure statement on the non-CPA firm as opposed to the licensee....
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