About the Board of Public Accountancy
By the Division of Professional Licensure
239 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
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R. Ann Constable, Esq., Executive Director
Victoria Fernandes, Program Coordinator
Practitioners in public accountancy provide services to the public which involve the use of accounting or auditing skills. These include one or more kinds of management advisory or consulting services, preparing tax returns or furnishing advice on tax matters.
The Board of Public Accountancy grants certificates and licenses to practice public accountancy to qualified individuals who comply with the requirements of the statute. The Board monitors licensees' practice of public accountancy to insure that the services provided to the public are in accordance with the ethical standards of Massachusetts General Laws and Board regulations. The Board also insures that licensees have complied with all continuing education requirements necessary to renew their licenses.
The Board's objective is to provide quality service to licensees and the consumers they serve. The Board administers the national CPA exam twice per year to over 4,000 candidates and, before granting a license, determines competency by evaluating each candidate's experience. The Board coordinates 100 plus phone inquiries each day and provides professional guidance to each inquiry.