Duncan v. State Board of Accountancy

J. JONES, Justice.

Michael A. Duncan appeals from the decision of the district court affirming the ruling of the Idaho State Board of Accountancy. We affirm.

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Duncan had prepared tax returns for Randy and Evelyn Forsmann since 2001. After Duncan’s firm, Sellman & Duncan, PLLC, did the initial preparation of the Forsmanns’ 2003 tax return, Duncan was contacted by Evelyn Forsmann on April 28, 2004. Evelyn asked Duncan to recommend a divorce attorney. At some point in May 2004, Duncan formed a personal relationship with Evelyn that developed during the course of the Forsmanns’ divorce. The…