WA Board of Accountancy Disciplinary Actions

Dennis Bryan Consent Agreement and Agreed Order

The Washington State Board of Accountancy has entered into a Consent Agreement and Agreed Order with Dennis Bryan, a CPA license holder and owner of Olympic Tax & Business Consulting, LLC. The agreement resolves charges related to altering an employee's departure letter to clients without consent. Bryan will pay a $2,000 fine and $1,000 in investigative costs.

Ryan Barnett - CPA License Default Order

The Washington State Board of Accountancy issued a default order against CPA Ryan Barnett for alleged violations of state accountancy laws. Barnett failed to respond to a Statement of Charges related to multiple client complaints about uncompleted tax work, unreturned records, and unfiled returns, leading to penalties for clients.

Charles Grass CPA License Disciplinary Action

The Washington State Board of Accountancy has entered into a Consent Agreement and Agreed Order with Charles Grass, a CPA, and his firm Grass CPA & Associates LLC, regarding disciplinary action. The action stems from a failure to exercise due professional care in preparing a state estate and transfer tax return, leading to a missed extension and potential issues with the Department of Revenue.

Sharon Andreason Consent Agreement and Order

The Washington State Board of Accountancy has entered into a Consent Agreement and Agreed Order with Sharon Andreason, CPA license No. 06420, regarding a complaint alleging failure to provide client tax records. The agreement resolves allegations stemming from a complaint filed on October 3, 2024.

Tamara Christensen - CPA License Disciplinary Findings and Default Order

The Washington State Board of Accountancy issued a default order against CPA Tamara Christensen (License No. 41072) for alleged violations of Chapter 18.04 RCW. Christensen failed to appear for a prehearing conference after being issued an Amended Statement of Charges related to unethical accounting advice and misrepresentations to the Board.