Board of Accountancy About the Board The District of Columbia Board of Accountancy consists of five members appointed by the Mayor. One member must be a registered public accountant; another must be a non-accountant representing consumers. Three members must each hold a certificate as a certified public accountant, hold a valid permit to practice, and, at the time of appointment, have practiced public accountancy as a CPA in the District for not less than five years. Three members of the Board constitute a quorum. Current Board Members Michael J. Cobb - Chair Antonia Browning-Smiley - Member Donald Richardson, Secretary Ronald V. McGowan, Consumer Member Staff Liaison Theresa Ennis Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration 941 North Capitol Street, NE Room 7200 Washington, DC 20002 (202) 442-4330 Fax: (202) 442-4528 Information