WA CPA Board

Kelli Kilgore - Unlicensed CPA Practice Default Order

The Washington State Board of Accountancy issued a Default Order against Kelli Kilgore for unlicensed CPA practice in Washington State. The Board found that Respondent held herself out as a licensed CPA and obtained employment as an accounting manager through false representation. The order requires payment of $8,500 in fines and $2,000 for investigative costs and legal fees within 90 days.

Mark D. Laird and Laird and Associates PLLC Permanent Cease and Desist Order

The Washington State Board of Accountancy issued a Final Order (Default) against Mark D. Laird and Laird and Associates, PLLC. The Board found that Laird's individual CPA license lapsed on July 1, 2022 and his CPA firm license was administratively dissolved on October 6, 2022, yet he continued to use the CPA title on his business card and signage through at least July 2024. The Board ordered Laird to immediately cease and desist from using the CPA designation and imposed a fine of $6,000 plus $2,500 for legal and investigative costs.