The Tennessee State Board of Accountancy voted to remove the state-specific notarization and photo form from the CPA exam application package, saying NASBA and testing centers do not use the form and calling it a relic of the paper-exam era.

At the Aug. 3 meeting the board approved consent-agenda closures, authorized proposed discipline for several tax and CPE-related matters, and moved to commence formal proceedings — including recommending revocation authority in a felony-related theft matter where a summary suspension and guilty plea/diversion were on the record.

The enforcement committee reviewed 28 active cases, approved closure for 12 consent matters, authorized commencement of formal proceedings for multiple proposed disciplines including one case with a $6,000 settlement recommendation tied to repeated refusal to provide client documents, and recommended full revocation in two cases following guilty‑pl

Richard Brown seeks reinstatement of his CPA license after completing disciplinary requirements.

Candidates receive exam extensions due to serious medical issues and COVID-related challenges.