Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using this website, operated by Daughenbaugh & Company PLLC ("the Firm," "we," "us"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. We may update these terms at any time, and continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

2. AICPA professional standards

The Firm's certified public accountants are licensed by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and conduct professional services in accordance with applicable professional standards, including:

• The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, including its principles of integrity, objectivity, independence, due care and confidentiality;
• AICPA auditing standards (AU-C) for financial statement audits of nonissuers;
• Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) for reviews, compilations and preparation engagements;
• AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTS);
• The Texas Public Accountancy Act and the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy; and
• IRS Circular 230 (31 C.F.R. Part 10) for practice before the Internal Revenue Service.

Attest services (audits, reviews and examinations) are performed only by or under the supervision of licensed CPAs, and independence is evaluated before each attest engagement is accepted.

3. No CPA–client relationship

Using this website, submitting the contact form or sending us email does not create an accountant–client relationship. A professional relationship begins only when the Firm and you have both signed a written engagement letter describing the scope of services. Please don't send confidential information until an engagement is in place.

4. Information only, not advice

Content on this site is provided for general informational purposes and may not reflect current tax law or your specific circumstances. It is not tax, accounting, legal or investment advice and should not be relied on as such. Consult a qualified professional about your situation before acting. Any tax information on this site is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code.

5. Client dashboard use

Access to the client dashboard is limited to authorized clients and their designated users. You are responsible for keeping your credentials confidential, enabling multi-factor authentication and notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access. We may suspend access to protect the security of client information.

6. Privacy & confidentiality

Client information is confidential under the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, Texas Board rules and, for tax return information, Internal Revenue Code §7216. We do not sell personal information. We use information you provide only to respond to inquiries and deliver services, and we share it with third parties only as needed to perform services (for example, secure e-filing and portal providers), as required by law, or with your written consent.

We maintain administrative, technical and physical safeguards consistent with the FTC Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557, including encryption, access controls and multi-factor authentication. This website may use basic cookies and analytics to measure site performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Intellectual property

The Firm's name, logo, and the text, graphics and design of this site are the property of Daughenbaugh & Company PLLC or its licensors and may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without written permission. Third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners.

8. Third-party links

This site links to third-party websites, including government agencies, professional organizations, mapping services and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices or availability of those sites.

9. Disclaimers & limitation of liability

This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm is not liable for any damages arising from use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance on its content.

10. Governing law & contact

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Questions about these terms may be directed to or to either of our offices listed on the Contact Us page.

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7700, has jurisdiction over individuals licensed under the Public Accountancy Act. Visit tsbpa.texas.gov.