Disciplinary Actions May 19, 2006

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the following enforcement information is correct; however, this information should not be relied upon without verification from the Board office. It should be noted that the names of companies and individuals listed may be similar to the names of parties who have not had enforcement actions taken against them. Disciplinary orders are public data and copies may be obtained by contacting the Board office.

Carol Frances Hartman, CPA, Certificate No. 08344 - Respondent failed to complete 120 hours of mandatory CPE during the years ended June 30, 2002, 2003 & 2004, and failed to reply to communications from the Board. Respondent violated Minnesota Statutes 326A.04 and Minnesota Rules 1105.1200, 1105.3000, 1105.5600, 1105.7800. Respondent’s certificate is Censured and Reprimanded. Concurrent with the submission of the Stipulation and Consent Order to the Board for its approval, Respondent paid a Civil Penalty of $250 and $175 in CPE noncompliance fees. Respondent successfully completed and reported 45 hours of CPE representing previously required hours not reported to the Board for the year ended June 30, 2005, in addition to CPE for previous reporting periods. Respondent is prohibited from engaging in activities requiring an active certificate in this state without obtaining an active certificate and agrees not to violate in the future any statute, rule or order that the Board has issued or is empowered to enforce.

Paul Francis Schutta, CPA, Certificate No. 16256 - Respondent failed to complete 120 hours of mandatory CPE during the years ended June 30, 2002, 2003 & 2004 and failed to reply to communications from the Board. Respondent violated Minnesota Statutes 326A.04 and Minnesota Rules 1105.1200, 1105.3000, 1105.5600, 1105.7800. The Respondent’s certificate is Censured and Reprimanded. Concurrent with the submission of the Stipulation and Consent Order to the Board for its approval, Respondent paid a Civil Penalty of $100 and $100 in CPE noncompliance fees. The Respondent agrees that he will not violate in the future any statute, rule or order that the Board has issued or is empowered to enforce.

John Michael Prindle, CPA, Certificate No. 20512 - Respondent’s certificate expired on December 31, 2001 and the Respondent failed to renew the certificate for 2002 through 2006. Respondent violated Minnesota Statutes 326A.08, subd. 5, 326A.04 and Minnesota Rules 1105.1200. Respondent’s certificate is Censured and Reprimanded. Concurrent with the submission of the Stipulation and Consent Order to the Board for its approval, the Respondent paid a Civil Penalty of $500 and inactive certificate renewal fees of $50 for 2002 through 2006 , a delinquency fee of $250 and a reinstatement application fee of $20. Respondent shall apply for an inactive certificate and shall not engage in activities requiring an active certificate. Respondent shall comply with Minnesota Statutes section 326A.04, subd. 4. Respondent agrees that he will not violate in the future any statute, rule or order that the Board has issued or is empowered to enforce.

Jill Danielson Seys, CPA, Certificate No. 19094 - Respondent’s certificate expired on December 31, 2002 and the Respondent failed to renew the certificate for 2003 through 2006. Respondent's certificate was revoked by the Board on February 15, 2005. Respondent violated Minnesota Statutes 326A.08, subd. 5, 326A.04 and Minnesota Rules 1105.1200. As a condition to the Board’s reinstatement of the Respondent’s certificate, the Respondent’s certificate is Censured and Reprimanded. Concurrent with the submission of the Stipulation and Consent Order to the Board for its approval, Respondent paid a Civil Penalty of $500, inactive certificate renewal fees of $40 for 2003 through 2006, a delinquency fee of $200 and a reinstatement application fee of $20. Respondent shall not engage in activities requiring an active certificate or hold out to the public in any manner so as to suggest that the Respondent holds an active certificate. Respondent shall comply with Minnesota Statutes section 326A.04, subd. 4 and agrees not to violate in the future any statute, rule or order that the Board has issued or is empowered to enforce.

Barbara J. Diekmann, Revoked Certificate No. 11292 - Respondent failed to renew her CPA certificate for more than two years after expiration. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 326A.04, subd. 11 (2002), the CPA certificates of persons who fail to renew their certificate for more than two years after expiration shall be automatically revoked. Respondent shall surrender the CPA certificate to the Board immediately. If Respondent wishes to seek reinstatement of her CPA certificate, Respondent shall petition the Board pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 326A.09 (2002). The Board’s consideration of and action upon any petition for reinstatement will be governed by Minnesota Statutes 326.09 (2002) and any applicable Board rules. The terms of the order are adopted and implemented on May 19, 2006.

Jean M. Farrell, Revoked Certificate No. 11976 - Respondent failed to renew her CPA certificate for more than two years after expiration. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 326A.04, subd. 11 (2002), the CPA certificates of persons who fail to renew their certificate for more than two years after expiration shall be automatically revoked. Respondent shall surrender the CPA certificate to the Board immediately. If Respondent wishes to seek reinstatement of her CPA certificate, Respondent shall petition the Board pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 326A.09 (2002). The Board’s consideration of and action upon any petition for reinstatement will be governed by Minnesota Statutes 326.09 (2002) and any applicable Board rules. The terms of the order are adopted and implemented on May 19, 2006.

Janet E. Roth, Revoked Certificate No. 17137 - Respondent failed to renew her CPA certificate for more than two years after expiration. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 326A.04, subd. 11 (2002), the CPA certificates of persons who fail to renew their certificate for more than two years after expiration shall be automatically revoked. Respondent shall surrender the CPA certificate to the Board immediately. If Respondent wishes to seek reinstatement of her CPA certificate, Respondent shall petition the Board pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 326A.09 (2002). The Board’s consideration of and action upon any petition for reinstatement will be governed by Minnesota Statutes 326.09 (2002) and any applicable Board rules. The terms of the order are adopted and implemented on May 19, 2006.

Gregory R. Troy, Revoked Certificate No. 09930 - Respondent failed to renew his CPA certificate for more than two years after expiration. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 326A.04, subd. 11 (2002), the CPA certificates of persons who fail to renew their certificate for more than two years after expiration shall be automatically revoked. Respondent shall surrender the CPA certificate to the Board immediately. If Respondent wishes to seek reinstatement of his CPA certificate, Respondent shall petition the Board pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 326A.09 (2002). The Board’s consideration of and action upon any petition for reinstatement will be governed by Minnesota Statutes 326.09 (2002) and any applicable Board rules. The terms of the order are adopted and implemented on May 19, 2006.

Back to top