Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

What Texas State Board of Public Accountancy does

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) is a state government regulatory agency established in 1915 and operating under Chapter 901 of the Texas Occupations Code (the Public Accountancy Act). It is headquartered at 505 E. Huntland Drive, Suite 380, in Austin, Texas, and is governed by 15 Board members appointed by the Governor of Texas with Senate consent. The Board's mandate is to safeguard the public interest by qualifying, certifying, licensing, and disciplining certified public accountants, CPA firms, and continuing professional education (CPE) sponsors in Texas, and by restricting the use of the titles 'accountant' and 'auditor' to its licensees.

TSBPA's core products are regulatory services delivered through online portals: individual CPA license management (renewal, CPE reporting, reciprocity, reinstatement), CPA firm license management (registration, peer review, practice privilege), CPE sponsor oversight, Uniform CPA Examination eligibility and administration (delivered in partnership with NASBA, AICPA, and Prometric), a peer review program measuring firm adherence to quality control standards, public license verification tools (including CPAverify integration), a Constructive Enforcement Program for unlicensed practice, and a student scholarship program funded by licensee contributions. The underlying technology is standard government web infrastructure — a public website plus transactional portals for candidates, licensees, and firms — with no proprietary platform or AI components.

The Board's revenue model is a fee-and-appropriation hybrid: it generates operating revenue from licensing, examination, firm registration, and sponsor fees, supplemented by state appropriations. Pricing is granular and per-action (e.g., $20 nonrefundable Application of Intent, $100 transfer-of-credit fee, $15 per exam section eligibility), with no enterprise contract or subscription layer. Current Executive Director William Treacy has led the organization for over 35 years.

Name

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Legal name

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Website

https://tsbpa.texas.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy is a state government agency that qualifies, certifies, licenses, and regulates certified public accountants, CPA firms, and CPE sponsors in Texas under Chapter 901 of the Texas Occupations Code.

Ownership category

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Product category

Government Regulatory Services - Professional Licensing

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Public Administration (92)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Development / CPD Requirement Administration for Licensure (EDADAJAL)

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Governance Bodies & Board/Trustee Administration (EDADAKAL)

Keywords

• Professional licensing services
• CPA examination administration
• Regulatory accountancy oversight
• Continuing professional education
• License verification systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Licensing Fees: The Board operates as a government regulatory agency funded through licensing and examination fees. Revenue is generated from various application and renewal fees for CPAs, CPA firms, and CPE sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy is a state government regulatory agency that qualifies, certifies, licenses, and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs) and CPA firms practicing in Texas. It administers the Uniform CPA Examination to candidates, issues and renews individual CPA and CPA firm licenses, oversees continuing professional education (CPE), enforces professional standards, and conducts peer review of CPA firms providing attest services.

Product overview

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) provides a suite of regulatory and licensing services rather than commercial products. Its offerings include: Individual CPA License Management and CPA Firm License Management portals for renewals and compliance; CPE Sponsor Management for continuing education oversight; Uniform CPA Examination Administration including eligibility processing and Prometric scheduling; a Peer Review Program for quality control standards; License Verification Lookup tools with CPAverify integration; the TBA Accounting Student Scholarship Program; and a Constructive Enforcement Program for unlicensed practice compliance. These services are operated as state regulatory functions under the Public Accountancy Act, with online portals accessible to exam applicants, candidates, individual CPAs, CPA firms, and CPE sponsors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Uniform CPA Examination Administration

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)coreTechnology or IntegrationNASBA coordinates the Uniform CPA Examination administration, including score processing and the Notice to Schedule (NTS). The Board works with NASBA to verify candidate eligibility and facilitate interstate examination credit transfers.
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)coreTechnology or IntegrationAICPA develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination. The Board participates in AICPA's national peer review program, with Texas being one of six pilot states since October 2007.
• PrometriccoreTechnology or IntegrationPrometric administers the CPA Examination at testing centers across the United States. Candidates schedule examinations through Prometric after receiving eligibility approval.
• University of Texas at AustinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Texas at Austin provides assistance in evaluating educational institutions, organizations awarding credits for coursework, assessment methods, and non-college education and training. UT Austin's Graduate and International Admissions Center is utilized for international credential evaluations.
• Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTXCPA administers the peer assistance program for Texas CPAs as required under Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 467. The Board oversees this program through the Peer Assistance Oversight Committee.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Florida Board of Accountancy: Issues and renews CPA licenses in Florida, administers the CPA Exam, and enforces professional standards. Directly comparable to TSBPA in scope, structure, and statutory mandate.
• California Board of Accountancy: The California Board of Accountancy performs the same core functions as TSBPA — CPA examination oversight, licensure, firm registration, peer review, and enforcement — for the largest U.S. accounting profession. Directly comparable in mandate, structure, and service offerings.
• National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA): NASBA is the national body that coordinates the Uniform CPA Examination across all U.S. state boards, including TSBPA. It is directly comparable as it performs analogous regulatory coordination, exam administration, and credential verification functions at a national level.
• Illinois Board of Examiners: Examines and licenses CPAs in Illinois, including CPA exam eligibility and certificate issuance. Mirrors TSBPA's examination and certification functions at a state level, with similar regulatory and disciplinary authority.
• New York State Board for Public Accountancy: Regulates CPA licensure, examination, and practice in New York under the State Education Department. Performs an essentially identical regulatory function to TSBPA in another major state, with comparable exam administration, license renewal, and enforcement authority.

Broad incumbents

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA): Develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination and runs the national peer review program, both of which TSBPA participates in. A broader incumbent that operates nationally on standards, advocacy, and member services rather than direct licensing.

Regional players

• Texas Medical Board: Texas state agency that licenses and regulates physicians with a similar governance model (Governor-appointed board, statutory authority, fee-funded). Comparable as a Texas professional licensing body, though operating in healthcare rather than accounting.
• State Bar of Texas: Licenses and regulates attorneys in Texas, including bar exam administration, continuing education, and disciplinary action. Comparable professional licensing and regulatory model to TSBPA but for the legal profession.
• CPA Australia: National professional accounting body that licenses CPAs in Australia, including examination, continuing professional development, and disciplinary functions. Comparable professional credentialing mandate in a different geography.

Others

• Texas Board of Professional Engineers: Texas state agency that licenses and regulates professional engineers under similar statutory authority. Operates an analogous professional licensing model to TSBPA but for engineering rather than accounting, illustrating the broader category of Texas professional licensing boards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TSBPA
• Facebookfacebook.com/TSBPA
• Instagraminstagram.com/tsbpaofficial

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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