Please send an email to ethics@picpa.org indicating the name of the firm, your phone number or email address, and a brief description of the nature of your issue.
You can reach us by phone at (267) 675-6250. We will respond to voicemails within one business day.
File a Complaint
File a Complaint with the PICPA
The PICPA Professional Ethics Committee investigates complaints against PICPA members for violations of the Code of Professional Conduct. The PICPA will conduct an initial review of all complaints and, if necessary, an investigation under the Joint Ethics Enforcement Program (JEEP) procedures. Investigations can result in disciplinary action including suspension or termination of membership, but will not affect the individual’s state CPA license.
Get the answers to your ethics questions:
- Check the Ethics Resources
- Call the PICPA Ethics Hotline at (888) 272-2001
- Email ethics@picpa.org
Complaints against members must be submitted in writing to ethics@picpa.org.
Find out if someone is a member by calling the PICPA at (888) 272-2001 or email info@picpa.org. Note that JEEP procedures require investigations to be conducted in a confidential manner. Results will be strictly confidential, with some exceptions.
File a Complaint with the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy (SBOA)
The Pennsylvania Department of State – Professional Compliance Office investigates complaints against all practitioners in Pennsylvania on behalf of the SBOA for violation of the Pennsylvania CPA Law and Rules and Regulations. Investigations can result in disciplinary actions against individuals, including suspension of their CPA licenses.
- Use IRS Form 14, 157 Make a Complaint about a Tax Return Preparer.
- Complaints can be filed using the Department of State's Statement of Complaint Form.
- Find out if someone is licensed in Pennsylvania using the Department of State’s License Verification.
- Complaints regarding unlicensed practitioners should be directed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy.
