NEVADA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY Minutes November 13, 2002

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1 NEVADA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY Minutes November 13, 2002 An open meeting of the Nevada State Board of Accountancy was called to order at 11:00 A.M. by President Bruce Gamett, on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at 200 S Virginia Street, Suite 670, Reno, Nevada. Board Members Present: Bruce W. Gamett Bonnie M. Houldsworth Sharon J. McNair Charles A. Morrison Raja Mourey Harry O. Parsons Sydney H. Wickliffe Board Staff Present: N. Johanna Bravo, Executive Director Todd Russell, Counsel Viki A. Windfeldt, Assistant Director Agenda Item 1: Approval of September 18, 2002 Board Meeting Minutes Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2002 board meeting. Agenda Item 2; Grievance Report and Grievance Matters. Note: The Board may convene in closed session to consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence or physical or mental health for any of the grievances filed with the board. Motion was made, seconded and carried to go into closed session to discuss grievance matters. Upon resumption of the open session, motion was made, seconded and carried to close complaint matter S-02-3, Lawson Peters, subject to staff monitoring of probationary period. Motion was made, seconded and carried to close complaint matter S-02-9, Paul Healey, subject to staff monitoring of probationary period. Motion was made, seconded and carried to close complaint matter S-02-13, John Hickman, subject to staff monitoring. Motion was made, seconded and carried to close complaint matter S based on Motion was made, seconded and carried to close complaint matter S based on

2 Agenda Item 2 Continued Motion was made, seconded and carried to close complaint matter N based on Motion was made, seconded and carried to close complaint matter S based on Board members where assigned as liaisons to the following complaint matters: S Bruce Gamett N Bonnie Houldsworth S Sharon McNair Motion was made, seconded and carried to close the following non-licensee grievance matters based on compliance: SS-01-5 Kreiss Collection SS-01-6 Tax Ready SS Monthend Accounting Solutions SS Key Accounting Solutions SS Paul Vance SS Armstrong Kafoury NN-02-4 Brent Muhlenberg SS-02-9 Mindy Frank SS David Nicolay SS Jonas Stoltzfus NN-02-6 Smith Bookkeeping & Accounting Service Executive Director advised the board of disclaimer language that is now being provided at no charge in the yellow pages of the phone book. Agenda Item 3: Report of Counsel Todd Russell reported on the legislative bill process and indicated David Turner had submitted the bill to Senator Townsend. The board discussed concern with submitting a bill this legislative session. The board agreed to remove the bill from the 2003 legislative session and advised staff to review the proposed regulations. Agenda Item 4: Applications for Certification: Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the applications for CPA Certification for the following individuals: Carolyn Abend Douglas Absher Dawn Ahner Peggy Arrivas Samuel Bainbridge Jethro Barlow Christopher Benak Philip Cowee John Fogle Scott Kramer Rita Lancaster Kim Legarza Paul Ripple Gary Smith Thomas Snow Kirsti Strandberg Janet Trelease Blake Barney Kerry Small 2

3 Agenda Item 5: Request for Retired Status: Pamela Tetreault Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the request of Pamela Tetreault for Retired Status. Agenda Item 6: Review of Income & Expense Statement The board reviewed the Income & Expense Statements for the months of September and October Agenda Item 7: Bills Paid since last board meeting. Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the bills paid by check numbers 5346 through 5402 totaling $41, for September 2002 and check numbers 5403 through 5462 totaling $50, for October In addition transfers from money market to checking account totaling $50,000. Agenda Item 8: Approval of Temporary Permits: Motion was made, seconded and carried to ratify the following temporary permits: A. Danny Duncan, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Memphis TN B. Elisa Potikian, Doyle Hull & Gregory, Pasadena CA C. Rebecca Roedell, KPMG LLP, Sacramento, CA D. David Thompson, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Los Angeles, CA E. Walter Hwang, Turner Warren Hwang & Co, Burbank, CA F. Donald Mikeska, Mikeska Monahan & Peckham, Austin TX Agenda Item 9: Executive Director Report. Executive Director provided Board with information from NASBA s Exam Review Board. Executive Director requested Board guidance in their preference of receiving information from the board office. The board indicated that was appropriate but to use discretion in what is being forwarded and to indicate what information will be discussed at future board meetings. The Board reviewed the new Uniform Accountancy Act changes. The Board provided Executive Director with responses to the NASBA Focus Questions. Assistant Director briefly summarized the Computerized Examination Fee Schedule and indicated the Board would need to determine the board fees. Agenda Item 10: Approval of Fictitious Name: Whetstone Consulting The CFO Group Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the use of Whetstone Consulting and The CFO Group as fictitious names. 3

4 Agenda Item 11: Approval of the Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2002 as provided by Kohn Colodny, LLP. Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2002 as provided by Kohn Colodny LLP. Agenda Item 12: Request for Board to Rescind Revocation Action: Deborah Liston Motion was made, seconded and carried to deny the request of Deborah Liston to rescind the revocation of her Nevada CPA Certificate. The board advised Ms. Liston to re-apply for a certificate and provide the required fees and continuing education. Agenda Item 13: Approval of 2002 Practice Enhancement Program Report Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the 2002 Practice Enhancement Report as provided by John Rhodes. Agenda Item 14: Full Board Disciplinary Hearing David F. Howard 10:00AM Note: The Board may convene in closed session to consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence or physical or mental health of the above named party. Motion was made, seconded and carried to go into closed session to conduct a full board hearing. David Howard, Steve Silver, Attorney, Bruce Robb, Attorney and Annie Sutorius complainant, came forward to provide testimony in the hearing. Upon resumption of the open session, motion was made, seconded and carried to revoke Mr. Howard s CPA Certificate 1145R and stay the revocation with a 5 year probation that includes the following provisions: receive a letter of reprimand, pay a $5000 fine and attorney s fees, complete 8 hours of professional ethics within 12 months and 8 hours of compilation and review which covers SAARS within 12 months. The 16 hours of CPE is in addition to the normal CPE requirement. Bonnie Houldsworth, Raja Mourey, Sharon McNair, Charles Morrision, and Harry Parsons where in favor of the vote. Bruce Gamett opposed the vote. Agenda Item 15: Request Approval for Refund of CPA Examination Fees Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the request of Karuna Khilnani for refund of the November 2003 CPA Examination Fee and to apply the refund to the May 2003 CPA Examination based on medical evidence provided. 4

5 Agenda Item 16: Request Board Approval for 2002 CPE Exemption: Ronald Wargo The board reviewed the request of Ronald Wargo for 2002 CPE Exemption. Motion was made seconded and carried to defer Mr. Wargo s CPE Requirement of 20 hours to his 2003 CPE Requirement. Mr. Wargo will need to provide 80 hours of CPE for calendar year The approval was based on evidence of medical hardship. Agenda Item 17: President s Report It was noted that Johanna Bravo will be attending the NASBA Executive Director s Conference in February No Board members were planning on attending the CPE Conference. Agenda Item 18: New Business/Public Comment No items were discussed under this agenda item. 5