Facts: Our client, SW, hired us to help him self-report a criminal history matter threatening his ability to continue pursuing his license as a certified public accountant. SW had been charged with and plead guilty to a criminal offense that had the potential to derail his efforts to become a certified public accountant. He needed an aggressive law firm to advocate for him and explain to the Board why he should be allowed to continue his journey towards licensure.
Outcome: The Firm collected and evaluated the documentation needed to explain the circumstances of the criminal matter and demonstrate why the Board should not prevent SW from moving forward with his examinations and application for licensure. The self-report packet we submitted demonstrated why this one-time error in judgment did not require the Board to deny SW his opportunity for licensure and how the offense did not relate to the work of a certified public accountant. After the Board completed their investigation, they agreed the criminal matter should not impede our client from moving forward with the licensure process. With the Board’s approval now obtained, SW could move forward with completing his examinations and the remainder of the application process. He was back on track to achieving his dream of becoming licensed and continuing the accounting work he has a strong passion for doing.