tx-May292026-19: 22 TAC §518.5 (Amendment) — Unauthorized Practice of Public Accountancy

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Summary

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (Board) proposes an amendment to §518.5 concerning Unlicensed Entities. Background, Justification and Summary Eliminates the font size and locations of the disclaimer advising the public that the licensed CPA is providing accounting services in a non-licensed firm. 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 protect the public without being unnecessarily burdensome. Probable Economic Cost and Local Employment Impact Mr. Treacy, Executive Director, has determined that there will be no probable economic cost to persons required to comply with the amendment and a Local Employment Impact Statement is not required because the proposed amendment will not affect a local economy. Small Business, Rural Community and...

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