In the realm of financial oversight and the enforcement of professional standards, the Missouri State Board of Accountancy has announced a decisive action against one of its own – a Certified Public Accountant who crossed the line into misconduct, fraud and dishonesty. The Board, as the regulatory authority over CPAs in Missouri, has officially stripped Kevin Scott Tate of his license to practice, following determinations of violation in his professional conduct within St. Louis County and Jefferson County.
According to official sources from the Board, as stated on the Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance’s website, Tate’s infractions were serious enough to warrant the ultimate penalty for a CPA, revocation of his license, number 2015015736, this move puts an immediate stop to Tate’s capacity to offer his services as a CPA or to engage in work that necessitates such licensure.
Certified public accountants in Missouri are regulated by the Missouri State Board of Accountancy, which is responsible for issuing licenses and firm permits and enforcing professional standards. The Board conducts investigations and may take disciplinary action when violations are found…