Editor,

I noted a letter submitted by Brian Peterson regarding Ronnie Wright refers to Mr. Wright as a CPA. According to the Washington State Board of Accountancy, Mr. Wright is not a Certified Public Accountant and should not be relied on as such. A CPA has at least a bachelor’s degree, has passed the rigorous CPA exam, is licensed by the state, is required to acquire 40 hours of continuing education each year, and must comply with the ethics and other requirements set out in the State Accountancy Act (RCW 18).

While I have not known Mr. Wright to hold himself out as a CPA, according to Mr. Peterson, others do so and it is important to correct the misconception.

Georgia A Gardner, CPA

Coupeville