December 16, 2022
Main Phone Line Down The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy main phone line (512) 305-7800 is having temporary technical issues. To contact a division please call the division directly:
| Licensing/CPE | (512) 305-7853 |
| Exam, | (512) 305-7851 |
| Enforcement | (512) 305-7866 |
| Sponsor Review Program | (512) 305-7810 |
| IT Division | (512) 305-7865 |
| General Questions | (512) 305-7802 or (512) 305-7803 |
--> December 19, 2022
Office Closures
TSBPA will be closed Friday, December 23, 2022, through Monday, December 26, 2022, in observance of Christmas. We will re-open on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 8 a.m. (CST). Online Services are available for your convenience and provide tools to manage license renewals, check your fingerprinting status, and more. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
March 16, 2023
Website Maintenance
The TSBPA website will be unavailable Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 12:00AM until approximately 12:00PM for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
--> July 10, 2023
Main Phone Line Down
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy phone lines are having temporary technical issues. Use our Contacts page to contact a division by email .
--> May 22, 2024
Office Closure
In Observance & Honor of Memorial Day, TSBPA offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 28 at 8 a.m. (CST). We salute all who have served and sacrificed for our country.
--> April 5, 2024
TSBPA Customer Service Survey
Every other year, Texas agencies are required to deliver their strategic plans to our statewide elected officials. TSBPA is currently developing our 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, which includes a survey to poll our customers on how we are doing and where we need improvement. TSBPA's Customer Satisfaction Survey will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8th. The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete, and your responses are anonymous.
August 29, 2024
Office Closure
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 8 a.m. (CST). Online Services are available for your convenience and provide tools to manage your individual and firm license renewals, report and track CPE, update your contact information, and more. Have a very safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
August 13, 2024
Firm License Renewals due September 30, 2024 can now be paid Online
Use Online Services for Firms to manage all phases of the annual renewal process.
August 13, 2024
Individual License Renewals due September 30, 2024 can now be paid Online
Use Online Services for Individuals to manage all phases of the annual renewal process.
August 12, 2024
Individual License Fee Increase
As a result of the Board's projected revenue, expenditures, and fund balances, modest fee increases are necessary to maintain the same level of operations for Texas licensees. Effective September 1, 2024, the annual individual license fee will increase from $97 to $112 (includes $10 scholarship fee). All other fees will remain the same. The Board is self-sustaining. All direct and indirect costs must be paid from what it collects in license renewal fees, firm registrations, exam fees, sponsor registrations, and other collections. The following table can be used as a general guide, but your individual fees may vary depending on your specific circumstances, the timing of your previous payments, and your current status with the Board. Please refer to Online Services for Individuals to check your specific status.
*In addition to the annual fee per office, an organization fee based on the count of CPAs and non-CPA owners for each registered firm will also apply per the following schedule. Please refer to Rule §521.13 for detailed instructions:
July 10, 2023
Email License Expiration Notices
Effective immediately, the Board will exclusively email license expiration notices to licensees with email addresses on file. Mailed reminders will no longer be sent, unless the Board does not have your email address on file. Use Online Services on the Board's website to ensure your email and mailing addresses are up-to-date and you receive important Board notifications.
June 7, 2024
Firm License Expiration Notices
Effective immediately, the Board will exclusively email firm license expiration notices to firms with email addresses on file. Mailed reminders will no longer be sent unless requested. Please use Online Services on the Board's website to ensure the firm's email and mailing addresses are up-to-date.
February 16, 2024
Risk Management and the Corporate Transparency Act (including sample engagement letter)
Reference this resource from the AICPA to learn how to mitigate the unique risks CPA firms may encounter when delivering CTA compliance/BOI reporting services. A sample engagement letter is included. More Info
November 10, 2023
Ernst & Young LLP Assessed Reprimand and $3M Penalty by Texas Board
More Info
October 17, 2023
CPE Sponsor Dissolution
As of 10/17/23, CPE sponsor Global CPE (009655) is dissolved.
October 13, 2023
Applicant Reassessment Program
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy launched an Applicant Reassessment Program (ARP) to assist individuals who were taking the CPA Exam and through an extreme hardship occurrence, lost CPA Exam credits and may wish to pursue the CPA designation again. Learn More
July 10, 2023
Email License Expiration Notices
Effective immediately, the Board will exclusively email license expiration notices to licensees with email addresses on file. Mailed reminders will no longer be sent, unless the Board does not have your email address on file. Use Online Services on the Board's website to ensure your email and mailing addresses are up-to-date and you receive important Board notifications.
May 22, 2023
Scholarship Program Expanded
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) is pleased to announce thatHB-2217 was approved by the Texas Legislature. The Texas State Board initiated this legislation, which expands the scholarship for fifth-year accounting students to all Texas accounting students who have completed 15 semester hours of upper-level accounting coursework. The scholarship application and more information will be available on our website under the "Scholarship" tab. A special thanks to Representative Angie Button and Senator Charles Perry for sponsoring this legislation. The effective date is to be determined.
September 6, 2022
Individual License Fee Increase
As a result of the Board's projected revenue, expenditures, and fund balances, modest fee increases are necessary to maintain the same level of operations for Texas licensees. Effective September 1, 2022, the annual individual license fee will increase from $70 to $85 (includes $10 scholarship fee). All other fees will remain the same. The Board has not increased fees for licensees since September of 2019 and in 2021 the overall license renewal fee was reduced. The Board is self-sustaining. All direct and indirect costs must be paid from what it collects in license renewal fees, firm registrations, exam fees, sponsor registrations, and other collections.
Your individual fees may vary depending on your specific circumstances, the timing of your previous payments, and your current status with the Board. Please refer to Online Services for Individuals to check your specific status.
August 9, 2022
Firm License Renewals due September 30, 2022 can now be paid Online
Use Online Services for Firms to manage all phases of the annual renewal process.
August 9, 2022
Individual License Renewals due September 30, 2022 can now be paid Online
Use Online Services for Individuals to manage all phases of the annual renewal process.
April 4, 2022
Fingerprinting Exemptions
The deadline for Texas CPAs to complete the fingerprint-based background check is August 31, 2022. Texas CPAs residing outside of the state and Texas CPAs that have a CPE exemption are still required to be fingerprinted. The only exemption from fingerprinting is to be eligible for and claim a retired or disabled license status with the Board prior to the August 31, 2022 deadline.
To check your fingerprinting status or learn how to complete this requirement, simply follow the instructions on your account page after logging into Online Services on the TSBPA website. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
September 1, 2021
Fingerprint-Based Background Check Updates
If you have not already completed the fingerprint-based background check, Senate Bill 297 extended the deadline for Texas CPAs to August 31, 2022 .
Licensees who hold the retired or disabled status with the Board do not need to get fingerprinted, unless they seek reinstatement.
To check your fingerprinting status or learn how to complete this requirement, simply follow the instructions on your account page after logging into Online Services on the TSBPA website. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
August 25, 2020
• We've Moved!
to 505 E. Huntland Drive, Suite 380 Austin, TX 78752 – Contact Information
