Stacey v. Board of Accountancy

Petitioner appeals from an order of the State Board of Accountancy which removed his name from the roster of municipal auditors, ORS 297.710(1), and revoked his license as a certified public accountant, ORS 673.180(2). The order provided that one year after the revocation petitioner could be readmitted to practice after passing an accounting examination and demonstrating his competence at a personal interview with the board. The issue on appeal is whether there is substantial evidence to support the board’s findings that petitioner displayed gross negligence and dishonesty in the practice of…