tx-May292026-15: 22 TAC §501.81 (Amendment) — Rules of Professional Conduct

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Summary

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (Board) proposes an amendment to §501.81 concerning Firm Licensing. Background, Justification and Summary 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. Fiscal Note William Treacy, Executive Director of the Board, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed amendment is in effect, there will be no additional estimated cost to the state, no estimated reduction in costs to the state and to local governments, and no estimated loss or increase in revenue to the state, as a result of enforcing or administering the amendment. Public Benefit The adoption of the proposed rule amendment will continue to provide adequate information regarding a CPAs licensing status while providing services in a non-licensed firm without being as onerous. Probable Economic Cost and Local Employment Impact Mr. Treacy, Executive Director, has determined that there will be no probable economic cost to persons...

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