When Your Accountant’s Mistakes Cost You Money, We Hold Them Accountable
You trusted your accountant — with your business finances, your tax filings, your audit, or your financial future. When that trust is broken through negligence, errors, or outright fraud, the consequences can be devastating: unexpected tax liabilities, regulatory penalties, reputational damage, or losses that threaten your business’s survival.
At King & Jones, we represent individuals and businesses harmed by accounting malpractice. Our litigation team includes attorneys with backgrounds as licensed CPAs — meaning we speak the language of accounting, understand where professionals fall short, and know how to prove it in court.
What Is Accounting Malpractice?
Accounting malpractice occurs when an accountant or accounting firm fails to meet the professional standards of care that a competent practitioner would follow under similar circumstances — and that failure causes measurable financial harm.
Common examples include:
- Negligent audits and financial statement errors — Inaccurate reporting that misleads investors, lenders, or regulators
- Tax preparation mistakes — Filing errors that trigger IRS audits, penalties, or underpayment liability
- Failure to detect fraud or embezzlement — Missing red flags that a diligent audit should have caught
- Misrepresentation or fraudulent conduct — Deliberate or reckless false statements by an accounting professional
- Breach of fiduciary duty — Placing personal or firm interests ahead of yours, including undisclosed conflicts of interest
- Bookkeeping and financial consulting errors — Faulty records or advice that distort your financial picture and lead to poor decisions
Why King & Jones?
Most law firms rely entirely on outside experts to evaluate accounting conduct. We don’t. Our team includes attorneys who are former CPAs, giving us an inside perspective on professional standards, industry practices, and exactly where accountants and firms fall short. That depth of knowledge shapes how we investigate claims, build our cases, and advocate for clients.
We handle accounting malpractice cases for businesses, investors, and individuals — from disputes with solo practitioners to claims against major national accounting firms.
If you suspect your accountant’s negligence has caused you financial harm, Contact Us. Our experienced litigators (including a few former CPAs) understand the complex nature of accounting malpractice and are dedicated to protecting your rights and financial interests. Look here for more information on accounting malpractice cases.