How to File a Complaint

The Professional Ethics Committee investigates complaints against TSCPA members. All letters of complaint should be mailed to:

Patty Tinsley
Administrator of Professional Ethics
Texas Society of CPAs
PMB 329
4621 S. Cooper #131
Arlington, TX 76017-5856
Fax 817.419.0320
E-mail: ptinsley@tscpa.net

The TSCPA will conduct an initial review of the complaint and, if necessary, an investigation of the matter in accordance with the procedures of the American Institute of CPAs’ (AICPA) Joint Ethics Enforcement Program. Please note that the procedures of the Joint Ethics Enforcement Program require that an investigation be conducted in a confidential manner and that the results not be made public, with the following exceptions: (a) if after investigation, the matter is referred to a hearing panel of the Joint Trial Board, and the panel finds one or more members guilty of violating the AICPA Code of Professional Ethics or the Texas State Board Rules of Professional Conduct, or (b) the investigation results in a settlement agreement involving membership rights (i.e. suspension or expulsion) and the member agrees to publication, the results will be published.

To determine whether an individual is a member of the TSCPA, please call Member Services at 800.428.0272, ext. 260.

Reprinted with permission by the American Institute of CPAs.