Consumer FAQs

Public Information

Is the licensee's address of record public information?

Yes, a licensee's address of record is public information pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 1, Article 1, Section 3, Notification of Change of Address, Section 5009 of the Business and Professions Code, and the California Public Records Act.

Does the CBA provide information about a CPA's education?

Does the CBA provide what firm the CPA is employed by to consumers?

Exactly what license information is available on the License Lookup?

The information available through the License Lookup feature is the following public information:

Additionally, the following enforcement actions are available through the License Lookup feature:

Names of licensees for which accusations have been filed and are pending possible enforcement action.
Summaries of decisions since July 1, 1993, for licenses revoked, surrendered, or placed on long-term probation (beyond three years).
Summaries for all other enforcement actions within the past seven years.

Comments / Complaints

How do I file a complaint against a licensee?

The CBA has developed a standard complaint form to assist complainants in providing the minimum information required before the investigative process can begin. Proceed to the "Complain About a Licensee" webpage to file a complaint about a licensee.

Consumer FAQs

Public Information

Is the licensee's address of record public information?

Does the CBA provide information about a CPA's education?

Does the CBA provide what firm the CPA is employed by to consumers?

Exactly what license information is available on the License Lookup?

Comments / Complaints

How do I file a complaint against a licensee?

How do I file a complaint against the CBA?

How can I know if there are any complaints against my CPA?

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