Kayleigh S Qlh

Thomas Frazier, CPA, Mesa, AZ, now doing business as Frazier Spoon and Co., formally disciplined by AZ State Board of Accountancy for falsification of client tax returns.

Frazier Spoon and Company - Thomas Frazier, CPA, Mesa, AZ, now doing business as Frazier...

Update 8-2-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy issued formal disciplinary actions against Thomas K. Frazier with respect to the complaint filed October 2012 as described below. However, additional complaints have been filed as a result of new information involving the conduct and actions of Thomas Frazier, CPA with updated information to be posted.

6-14-13-- Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier admitted falsifying tax filings and other unlawful and unethical actions when questioned by government officials and has operated using several names, including: Frazier, Spoon and Company, Thomas Frazier, CPA, PC, and Arthur Spoon and Company.

When I learned of miscalculations and mistakes on tax returns that had been certified as accurate under penalty of perjury by Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, P.C., I left messages advising him of what appeared to be clerical errors and that amended returns needed to be filed with the IRS, AZ Dept. of Revenue, and the State of CA Franchise Tax Board. Frazier failed to return my calls but informed my partner that he purposely prepared the tax filings with falsified entries and attempted to dismiss my alerts with deceptive innuendo that the fraudulent tax returns would go unnoticed.

When I continued to request that the returns be amended and recommended using a different CPA, Frazier advised my partner to disregard my concerns. Despite my notifications, Frazier failed to recalculate or amend the returns with complete knowledge his entries were fraudulent and that he had intentionally failed to declare cash income paid to my partner.

Frazier was fully aware his actions jeopardized my partner and me yet he failed to take corrective action for his unlawful and unethical wrongdoings despite numerous notifications. After filing complaints with government agencies and reporting his actions, Frazier announced a merger with another firm indicating his practice name would change to Frazier, Spoon and Co., PLLC, with an address and phone number identical to that of Arthur Spoon and Company, LTD.

Documentation produced by Thomas Frazier has raised further questions and confusion in that client billing statements for services rendered by Frazier reflect the new business name of Frazier, Spoon and Co., but associated documents were crafted to indicate services had been provided by Arthur Spoon and Co., a separate company with different license credentials for the preparation and submission of tax returns. Testimony indicates payments made to the order of Thomas Frazier's CPA practice for services rendered were issued despite ambiguous billing statements reflecting Arthur Spoon and Co. had performed the services. The disparity in the documentation occurred shortly after IRS and AZ State investigations were launched involving Frazier's practices, and the manner in which the tax returns were fraudulently calculated and certified as accurate when they were knowingly falsified and inaccurate.

If considering doing business with Thomas Frazier regardless of the practice name or license he claims to be operating under, my advice; think twice, research complaints and reviews, and verify disciplinary actions with the AZ State Board of Accountancy before entrusting your confidential information.

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Thomas Frazier, CPA, Mesa AZ, aka, Frazier, Spoon & Company, Falsified Tax Filings.

Updated by user Jul 12, 2013

--- Update 7-11-2013 to Include Arizona State Board of Accountancy Formal Order of Discipline in the matter of Certified Public Accountant Certificate No. 6677-R issued to Thomas K.

Frazier (Respondent). ASBA File No. 2013.047 --- DECISION AND ORDER (by Consent) --- CONCLUSIONS OF LAW --- 1. The Board has personal and subject matter jurisdiction over Respondent ...

and authority to discipline Respondent pursuant A.R.S. 32-741. --- 2. ...Board may revoke or suspend Respondent's certificate to practice public accounting and take additional disciplinary action concerning Respondent's actions as described herein...

--- 3. If this matter proceeded to hearing, the State would introduce evidence it contends would show Respondent's conduct as described herein constitutes failure to comply with the applicable Board regulations... --- 4. ...Certified public accountants ...

shall exercise due diligence in the conduct of their tax practices... --- 5. Pursuant to ... Interpretations of the Code of Professional Conduct adopted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) ...

Respondent is deemed to have knowledge of the Board's rules. --- 6. Respondent's conduct ... constitutes violation of A.R.S.

32-741(A)(4) ("Dishonesty ... in the practice of accounting"), and a failure to comply with the rules of Professional Conduct involving Integrity and Objectivity set forth in A.A.C. R4-1-455(B) ("Certified public accountants, public accountants, or firms shall not knowingly or recklessly misrepresent facts when engaged in the practice of public accounting, including the rendering of tax and management advisory services... --- 7.

Respondent's conduct ... constitute[s] failure to comply with the rules of Professional Conduct involving Competence and Technical Standards ... specifically tax standards set forth in the AICPA Statements on Responsibilities in Tax Practice ... and as further interpreted in AICPA Code of Professional Conduct...

--- 8. The conduct and circumstances described ... are grounds for revocation, suspension, probation and other disciplinary action against Certificate No. 6677-R, pursuant A.R.S.

32-741(A), as defined in A.R.S. 32-701(6).

Updated by user Jun 23, 2013

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them.

Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients.

Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

Updated by user Jun 23, 2013

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them.

Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients.

Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

Updated by user May 28, 2013

Thomas Frazier, CPA, aka, Frazier, Spoon and Company PLLC, Phoenix, AZ, (The listed address and telephone number shown for CPA Thomas Frazier is identical to that of Arthur Spoon and Co.)

Original review May 26, 2013

Thomas Frazier, CPA, aka, Frazier, Spoon & Company PLLC, falsified tax filings effectively resulting in financial enrichment for Frazier’s client Nick D'Arcangelo, Phoenix, AZ. Evidence reveals Frazier engaged in the unlawful actions with the intent of financially damaging Nicholas D'Arcangelo's former partner and enriching D’Arcangelo.

As a result of Frazier’s accounting manipulations and false reporting, D'Arcangelo received financial enrichment from federal and state government agencies and D’Arcangelo’s former partner suffered monetary damages. Furthermore, Frazier deliberately failed to declare income received by D'Arcangelo when preparing D’Arcangelo’s tax returns. The undeclared income was paid in cash payments by football official Shannon Eastin to D’Arcangelo for his work officiating football games on behalf of Eastin’s business enterprise. Actions on the part of Eastin and Frazier resulted in D’Arcangelo receiving financial enrichment in addition to the above.

Evidence reveals Frazier as having an association with Eastin and an involvement with her business enterprise as indicated by Eastin, however the scope of Frazier's enmeshment is unclear and subject to inspection.

Charges pertaining to the actions and conduct as defined are currently under review and/or investigation with various government agencies and organizations. Disciplinary actions as determined to be posted to the AZ State Board of Accountancy Web site and available for public review.

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Charlane Rlg

The government paper says Mr. Darcangelo and that accountant were doing tax fraud.

We dont think Mr.

Darcangelo sets a good example of a school teacher.

Kayleigh S Qlh

Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

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Calling all Tom Frazier defectors !!!!! Use coupon code 85418 for $15 off at any H&R Block location.

Lillien Duc

@ RonandDawn:

To RonandDawn in response to your complaint,

Comments posted from Anonymous suggest personal knowledge of issues surrounding physical education teacher and football coach Nick D’arcangelo. I assume the inane reference by Anonymous in his comment to an alcoholic basketball coach with purported stellar team performance was intended to somehow bolster the coach’s credibility and challenge the rights of parents to question a teacher’s personal character and conduct based on a scorecard.

"Anonymous" should take note that a person whose ignorance is exceeded only by his overt level of arrogance should not be dispensing advice particularly when cirrhotic brain damage appears to be present.

It certainly is a parent’s business what a teacher does in their spare time unlike Anonymous so arrogantly declares. It is also your parental and fiduciary obligation to report violations when done so in good faith.

The government agency for reporting violations pertaining to licensed teachers is the Arizona State Board of Education. Section R7-2-1308 addresses issues relevant to the consumption of alcohol and drugs, and unprofessional and immoral conduct including conduct that discredits the teaching profession.

Jakai Afh
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Maximilian: There should be more parents like RonAndDawn. Only a drunk would rationalize such absurdities in defense of an alcoholic coach. Anonymous should pull himself away from the wine vat and crawl to an AA meeting and be grateful imbeciles will not be turned away.

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About 5 or 6 years ago while teaching theatre arts at St. Mary’s downtown, complaints and whispers about Mr.

D’arcangelo preying on teenage girls and directing classes while drunk and high were dubiously swept under sacramental robes. The same school principal is now at Combs Middle School. Coincidence Mr.

D’arcangelo is now teaching at Combs? I think not.

Minka Oky

Q: How do you know when it's time for a new accountant?

A: When he tells you he cooked your books and not to worry about it.

Frazier and D'Arcangelo, what the heck are you thinking?

Minka Oky

An accountant cooking books!!! I wonder what's cooking in his backyard.

I say send in the cavalry and smell the audit Bud. Kudos to the folks that reported him.

Yechezkel Qcu

You know the smell of bad! A job dealing with other peoples money should not be a breeding ground for fraud.

Those cases not reported mean a lot of dirty profit. It is everywhere, top to bottom, only the technique varies. This technique is at the top of the *** spectrum.

Who are these people and how much have they scammed? It's time for the IRS to drop in and audit the books.

Guest

I'm thinking Spoon Accounting files the quarterlies for a colleague. Am forwarding to his attention.

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Charlane Rlg

Nick D'arcangelo Football And Accountant Thomas Frazier CPA

Updated by user Aug 04, 2013

The government paper says Mr. Darcangelo and that accountant were doing tax fraud.

We dont think Mr. Darcangelo sets a good example of a school teacher.

Updated by user Jun 18, 2013

Dear Anonymous, Our complaint about teacher Mr. Darcangelo didn’t mention alcoholism but you seem to know and talk about some of the things we are concerned about.

We think a teacher with a drinking problem or drug problem does affect our kids and do not agree with the comments you wrote.

Anonymous wrote 6-14-2013 -Oh grow up, if the message was directly to your husband, how would that affect any kids. Furthermore, it isn’t any of your business what a teacher does in their spare time. I know of a head basketball coach in a nearby town, that is an alcoholic, never drinks around the kids, he also has a tendency to yell, call names, etc., but he is the second winningest boys basketball coach in the state.

Every kid in the school respects him and the team is willing to go all out for him. If you don’t like what you hear about this teacher because your family is allegedly good “Christians” take your kids out of school and send them to a Christian school or home school them. The problem is really simple to solve. Otherwise quit posting complaints.

No it isn’t any of the parent’s business what a teacher does in their spare time, unless they are committing a crime. -Anonymous from Sioux Falls SD 6-14-2013.

Original review Jun 14, 2013

Teacher Mr. D’arcangelo is supposed to be the new PE teacher and football coach at J.O.

Combs Middle School in San Tan Valley Arizona. I found complaints about Mr. Darcangelo and his tax accountant when I typed nick d’arcangelo football on Google so my husband sent him a text. Mr.

Darcangelo was mad and left messages until midnight on a work night. When my husband couldn't talk to him until he got home from work Mr. Darcangelo sent a text calling him a coward!!!!! Parents should be allowed to ask about complaints when they're about their children's teacher.

It's not right for a teacher to call a parent a coward because we wanted to ask his side of the story. Is he trying to hide something he doesn't want us to know about? Comments saying it's not Christian like to say his name are not very nice. We're proud of our Christian home and believe we're good parents for wanting to know what the complaints are about.

Mr.

D'arcangelo calling my husband a coward sets a bad example as a teacher of our children. I don't think I want him teaching our son or coaching him on football after all this.

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Ron/Dawn, Yes, about 5 or 6 years ago while teaching theatre arts at St. Mary’s downtown.

Complaints about Mr. D’arcangelo preying on teenage girls and directing classes while drunk and high were dubiously swept under sacramental robes. The same principal is now at Combs Middle School. Coincidence Mr.

D’arcangelo is now at Combs? I think not. Talking to the school and district will net nothing but retribution against your kids. Don’t send your children there.

Bus them across the city if you have to.

Laurissa Rhb

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

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Calling all Thomas Frazier and Arthur Spoon defectors !!! Use valuable coupon code 85418 for $15.00 off at any H&R Block location to have your returns checked.

Kayleigh S Qlh
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Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Kayleigh S Qlh
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Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Jakai Afh

Only a drunk would rationalize such absurdities in defense of an alcoholic coach. Anonymous should pull himself away from the wine vat and crawl to an AA meeting.

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Goldilocks, People who know Nick, know who you are, his psycho ex wife. You made it your life's work to ruin him and you did. You are a liar and pure evil.

Jakai Afh

What have school administrators done about this teacher if anything? In New York, predators and teachers lacking moral character are not permitted to float from one school to the next.

If you're not in New York I'd think your state has similar processes and requirements for school administrators. The Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA) investigates allegations concerning the moral character of individuals who hold or who are applicants for New York State teaching certificates. Under law, School District Superintendents must file a report with the Department upon knowledge that a certificate holder has committed an act that raises a reasonable question about the individual's moral character.

Complaints against certificate holders including teachers, administrators and school service workers, e.g., school counselors, should, in most cases, be filed with the Department only after the matter has been reported and addressed for remedial action by the appropriate authorities at the local level, including school building principals, superintendents of schools and State and/or local police. Any person who knows that a certificate holder or an applicant for a teaching certificate has been convicted of a crime, or has committed an act which raises a reasonable question as to the individual's moral character, may file a written complaint with the Department.

Brittnee Iyn
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Goldilocks, I don't know what school administrators have done or if the parents of the girls Mr. D'arcangelo had interactions with have notified the police or even if the parents know the extent of the interactions.

It's hard to think parents would not involve the police after seeing the exchange of communications between their daughters and Mr. D'arcangelo. Letters and poems from girls pronouncing their love, requests for a fake ID so a student can drink alcohol when out with Mr. D'arcangelo, videos of girls dancing and performing for Mr.

D'arcangelo, photos with personal inscriptions, personal communication from Mr.

D'arcangelo expressing his intimate feelings, to name a few, should not have been exchanged and it was grossly inappropriate for Mr. D'arcangelo to foster and allow the interactions.

Laurissa Rhb

Thomas K. Frazier CPA and part-time football official, conspired with football coach and physical education teacher Nick D'Arcangelo to falsify and manipulate Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns and tax liability. The evidence reveals Mr. Darcangelo as having full knowledge and providing authorization to the fraudulent tax filings, which generated inflated monetary enrichments for Mr. D'Arcangelo while substantially damaging Mr. D'Arcangelo's partner.

Furthermore, Tom Frazier intentionally failed to declare cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo by football official Shannon Eastin for football officiating work performed by Mr. Darcangelo on behalf of Eastin's business enterprise when Thomas Frazier prepared and electronically filed Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns.

Ms. Eastin deferred Mr. D'Arcangelo's questions to Mr. Frazier regarding the failure to issue the Form 1099 yet he willfully failed to amend the falsified tax returns to include cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo thereby furthering financial enrichment.

Disciplinary actions as determined to be posted for public review to the AZ State Board of Accountancy Web site.

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Minka Oky

Tom Frazier and Nick Darcangelo, what were you thinking?

Q: How does a person know when the time has come to move on and find a new accountant?

A: When your certified public accountant tells you he cooked your books and you don't have a thing to be concerned about.

I guess there really are people who believe they have immunity against the powers of the Internal Revenue Service which begs the question about what else could be cooking in that kitchen?

There is much to be learned from Eliot Ness and his band of Untouchables.

Tom Frazier and Nick D'arcangelo, what the heck could you have been thinking?

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Kayleigh S Qlh

Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Laurissa Rhb

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

Laurissa Rhb

Thomas K. Frazier CPA, conspired with football coach and physical education teacher Nick D'Arcangelo to falsify and manipulate Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns. The evidence reveals Mr. Darcangelo as having full knowledge and providing authorization to the fraudulent tax filings, which generated inflated monetary enrichments for Mr. D'Arcangelo while substantially damaging his partner.

Furthermore, Tom Frazier intentionally failed to declare cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo by football official Shannon Eastin for football referee work performed by Mr. Darcangelo on behalf of Eastin's business enterprise when Thomas Frazier prepared and electronically filed Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns.

Ms. Eastin deferred Mr. D'Arcangelo's questions to Mr. Frazier regarding the failure to issue the Form 1099 yet he willfully failed to amend the falsified tax returns to include cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo thereby furthering financial enrichment.

Disciplinary actions as determined to be posted for public review to the AZ State Board of Accountancy Web site.

Brittnee Iyn

Mr. Nick D’arcangelo taught seventh grade classes at our daughter's private school for one year and left after the second semester in May of 2012. I felt uncomfortable with some things told to us by our daughter and after meeting with Mr. D arcangelo felt even more uneasy. His remarks that he's 'everybody’s grandpa’ and my daughter can talk to him about anything when he characterized his teaching style put my husband and me on edge.

Even after Mr. D’arcangelo left my daughter’s school she’s received text threads revealing inappropriate conversations between Mr. D'arcangelo and a junior high classmate. There’s a blog with videos, photos, letters, and poems to and from Mr. Darcangelo and my daughter’s classmates expressing their love and personal feelings for each other.

Parents, never second guess your gut instincts about your child's school and teachers. Make it your job to know who your child is spending time with in the classroom.

Jakai Afh
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What have school administrators done about this teacher if anything? In New York, predators and teachers lacking moral character are not permitted to float from one school to the next.

If you're not in New York I'd think your state has similar processes and requirements for school administrators. The Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA) investigates allegations concerning the moral character of individuals who hold or who are applicants for New York State teaching certificates. Under law, School District Superintendents must file a report with the Department upon knowledge that a certificate holder has committed an act that raises a reasonable question about the individual's moral character.

Complaints against certificate holders including teachers, administrators and school service workers, e.g., school counselors, should, in most cases, be filed with the Department only after the matter has been reported and addressed for remedial action by the appropriate authorities at the local level, including school building principals, superintendents of schools and State and/or local police. Any person who knows that a certificate holder or an applicant for a teaching certificate has been convicted of a crime, or has committed an act which raises a reasonable question as to the individual's moral character, may file a written complaint with the Department.

Jakai Afh
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Goldilocks, I don't know how school administrators handled the issues or whether police were involved. When I learned Mr.

D'arcangelo would not continue teaching for the school after the 2012 spring semester I wasn't aware of the inappropriate interactions with students and certainly had no knowledge of the photos, videos, or the blog until my daughter showed me text communications between Mr. D'arcangelo and her classmate that occurred after he left the school. It would be hard to think parents would not involve law enforcement after seeing the exchange of communications between their daughters and Mr. D'arcangelo.

Letters and poems from young teenage girls pronouncing their love, request for a fake ID so a student can drink alcohol when out with Mr. D'arcangelo, videos of junior high girls dancing and performing for him, photos with personal inscriptions, to name a few.

It was grossly inappropriate for Mr. D'arcangelo to encourage and accept the communications and for him to respond in the manner that he did.

Lillien Duc

@ RonandDawn:

To RonandDawn in response to your complaint,

Comments posted from Anonymous suggest personal knowledge of issues surrounding physical education teacher and football coach Nick D’arcangelo. I assume the inane reference by Anonymous in his comment to an alcoholic basketball coach with purported stellar team performance was intended to somehow bolster the coach’s credibility and challenge the rights of parents to question a teacher’s personal character and conduct based on a scorecard.

"Anonymous" should take note that a person whose ignorance is exceeded only by his overt level of arrogance should not be dispensing advice particularly when cirrhotic brain damage appears to be present.

It certainly is a parent’s business what a teacher does in their spare time unlike Anonymous so arrogantly declares. It is also your parental and fiduciary obligation to report violations when done so in good faith.

The government agency for reporting violations pertaining to licensed teachers is the Arizona State Board of Education. Section R7-2-1308 addresses issues relevant to the consumption of alcohol and drugs, and unprofessional and immoral conduct including conduct that discredits the teaching profession.

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Kayleigh S Qlh

Updated Review - Thomas Frazier, CPA, intentionally falsified tax filings.

Updated by user Jul 21, 2013

Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Original review Jun 08, 2013

Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier admitted falsifying tax filings and other unethical actions when questioned by government officials and has operated using several names, including: Frazier, Spoon and Co, Thomas Frazier, CPA, PC, and Arthur Spoon and Company.

When I learned of miscalculations and mistakes on tax returns that had been certified as accurate under penalty of perjury by Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, P.C., I left messages advising him of what appeared to be unintentional clerical errors and that amended returns needed to be filed with the IRS, AZ Dept. of Revenue, and the State of CA Franchise Tax Board.

Frazier failed to return my calls but informed my partner that he purposely prepared the tax filings with falsified entries and attempted to dismiss my alerts with deceptive innuendo the fraudulent tax returns would go unnoticed.

When I continued to request that the returns be amended and recommended using a different CPA, Frazier advised my partner to disregard my concerns. Despite my notifications, Frazier failed to recalculate or amend the returns with complete knowledge his entries were fraudulent and that he had intentionally failed to declare cash income paid to my partner.

Frazier was fully aware his actions jeopardized me and my partner yet he failed to take corrective action for his unlawful and ethical wrongdoings despite numerous notifications and requests.

After filing complaints with government agencies and reporting his actions, Frazier announced a merger with another firm indicating his practice name would change to Frazier, Spoon and Co., PLLC, with an address and phone number of 1130 E. Missouri Ave, Ste. 820, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602-264-****, which are identical to that of Arthur Spoon and Company, LTD.

Documentation produced by Thomas Frazier has raised further questions and confusion in that client billing statements for services rendered by Frazier reflect his new business name of Frazier, Spoon and Co., but associated documents were crafted to indicate services had been provided by Arthur Spoon and Co., a separate company with different license credentials for the preparation and submission of tax returns. Client testimony indicates payments made to the order of Thomas Frazier's CPA practice for services rendered were accepted despite billing statements indicating Arthur Spoon and Co. had performed the services.

The disparity in the documentation occurred shortly after IRS and AZ State investigations were launched involving Frazier's practices, and the manner in which the tax returns were fraudulently calculated and certified as accurate when they were knowingly inaccurate.

If considering doing business with Thomas Frazier regardless of the practice name or license he claims to be operating under, my advice; think twice, research complaints and reviews, and verify disciplinary actions with the AZ State Board of Accountancy before entrusting your confidential information.

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Laurissa Rhb

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

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Calling all Thomas Frazier CPA defectors!!! Use valuable coupon code 85418 for $15.00 off at any H&R Block location when getting your past years returns checked.

Kayleigh S Qlh
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Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

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Kayleigh S Qlh
map-marker Phoenix, Arizona

Considering doing business with Thomas Frazier CPA ? My advice; think twice and research complaints and reviews before doing so.

Updated by user Jul 21, 2013

Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Original review Jun 03, 2013

When I learned of mistakes on tax returns certified as accurate under penalty of perjury by Thomas K Frazier CPA, I left word advising him of what appeared to be clerical errors and that amended tax returns needed to be filed. Frazier informed my partner that he purposely prepared the returns with the falsified entries and that there was no need for my partner to be concerned.

When I continued to request to my partner that the returns be amended and recommended using a different CPA, Frazier instructed my partner to ignore my requests. Despite my messages Frazier failed to amend the returns with complete knowledge his entries were fraudulent and that he intentionally failed to declare cash income paid to my partner.

After reporting Frazier’s unlawful actions, Frazier announced a merger with another firm and the new name Frazier, Spoon & Co. If you're considering doing business with Thomas Frazier regardless of the name or license he may be operating under, my advice; think twice.

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Laurissa Rhb

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

Laurissa Rhb

Thomas K. Frazier CPA and part-time football official, conspired with football coach and physical education teacher Nick D'Arcangelo to falsify and manipulate Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns and tax liability. The evidence reveals Mr. Darcangelo as having full knowledge and providing authorization to the fraudulent tax filings, which generated inflated monetary enrichments for Mr. D'Arcangelo while substantially damaging Mr. D'Arcangelo's partner.

Furthermore, Tom Frazier intentionally failed to declare cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo by football official Shannon Eastin for football officiating work performed by Mr. Darcangelo on behalf of Eastin's business enterprise when Thomas Frazier prepared and electronically filed Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns.

Ms. Eastin deferred Mr. D'Arcangelo's questions to Mr. Frazier regarding the failure to issue the Form 1099 yet he willfully failed to amend the falsified tax returns to include cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo thereby furthering financial enrichment.

Disciplinary actions as determined to be posted for public review to the AZ State Board of Accountancy Web site.

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Kayleigh S Qlh
map-marker Phoenix, Arizona

Thomas Frazier, CPA, PC, falsified tax returns then changed his practice name to Frazier Spoon & Co. after governmental investigations of his practices were launched.

Updated by user Jul 21, 2013

Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Original review Jun 05, 2013

Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier admitted falsifying tax filings and other wrongdoings and unethical actions pursuant government investigations.

When I learned of mistakes and omissions on tax returns that had been certified as accurate under penalty of perjury by Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, P.C., I left messages advising him of what appeared to be unintentional clerical errors and that amended returns needed to be filed with the IRS, AZ Dept. of Revenue, and the State of CA Franchise Tax Board.

Frazier failed to return my calls but informed my partner that he purposely prepared the returns with falsified entries and that there was no need for concern.

When I continued to request that the returns be amended and recommended using a different CPA, Frazier instructed my partner to ignore my requests and not respond. Despite my notifications, Frazier failed to recalculate or amend the returns with complete knowledge his entries were fraudulent and that he had intentionally failed to declare cash income paid to my partner when calculating tax liabilities.

After filing complaints with government agencies and reporting Frazier’s unlawful and unethical actions, Frazier announced a merger with another firm with the indication his practice name would change to Frazier, Spoon and Co., PLLC, with an address and phone number of 1130 E. Missouri Ave, Ste. 820, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602-264-****, which are identical to the phone number and address for Arthur Spoon and Company, LTD.

Furthermore, documentation produced by certified public accountant Thomas Frazier has raised further questions and confusion in that billing statements for services rendered by Frazier reflect the new corporate name of Frazier, Spoon and Co, but associated documentation was crafted to indicate Arthur Spoon & Company had provided the services.

The disparity in the documentation occurred shortly after IRS and AZ State investigations were launched pertaining to Frazier's practices, and the manner in which the tax returns were calculated and certified as accurate before having been submitted.

If you are considering doing business with Thomas Frazier regardless of the practice name or license he claims to be operating under at the time, my advice; think twice, research complaints and reviews, and verify disciplinary actions with the AZ State Board of Accountancy before entrusting your confidential information.

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Laurissa Rhb

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

Kayleigh S Qlh

Review Update-Thomas Frazier, CPA aka Frazier Spoon and Co., falsified tax returns.

Updated by user Jul 21, 2013

Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Original review Jun 08, 2013

Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier admitted falsifying tax filings and other unlawful and unethical actions when questioned by government officials and has operated using several names, including: Frazier, Spoon and Company, Thomas Frazier, CPA, PC, and Arthur Spoon and Company.

When I learned of miscalculations and mistakes on tax returns that had been certified as accurate under penalty of perjury by Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, P.C., I left messages advising him of what appeared to be unintentional clerical errors and that amended returns needed to be filed with the IRS, AZ Dept. of Revenue, and the State of CA Franchise Tax Board.

Frazier failed to return my calls but informed my partner that he purposely prepared the tax filings with falsified entries and attempted to dismiss my alerts with deceptive innuendo the fraudulent tax returns would go unnoticed.

When I continued to request that the returns be amended and recommended using a different CPA, Frazier advised my partner to disregard my concerns. Despite my notifications, Frazier failed to recalculate or amend the returns with complete knowledge his entries were fraudulent and that he had intentionally failed to declare cash income paid to my partner.

Frazier was fully aware his actions jeopardized my partner and me yet he failed to take corrective action for his unlawful and ethical wrongdoings despite numerous notifications.

After filing complaints with government agencies and reporting his actions, Frazier announced a merger with another firm indicating his practice name would change to Frazier, Spoon and Co., PLLC, with an address and phone number of 1130 E. Missouri Ave, Ste. 820, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602-264-****, which are identical to that of Arthur Spoon and Company, LTD.

Documentation produced by Thomas Frazier has raised further questions and confusion in that client billing statements for services rendered by Frazier reflect his new business name of Frazier, Spoon and Co., but associated documents were crafted to indicate services had been provided by Arthur Spoon and Co., a separate company with different license credentials for the preparation and submission of tax returns. Testimony indicates payments made to the order of Thomas Frazier's CPA practice for services rendered were issued despite ambiguous billing statements reflecting Arthur Spoon and Co. had performed the services.

The disparity in the documentation occurred shortly after IRS and AZ State investigations were launched involving Frazier's practices, and the manner in which the tax returns were fraudulently calculated and certified as accurate when they were knowingly falsified and inaccurate.

If considering doing business with Thomas Frazier regardless of the practice names or license he claims to be operating under, my advice; think twice, research complaints and reviews, and verify disciplinary actions with the AZ State Board of Accountancy before entrusting your confidential information.

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Loss:
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Laurissa Rhb

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

Laurissa Rhb

Thomas K. Frazier CPA and part-time football official, conspired with football coach and physical education teacher Nick D'Arcangelo to falsify and manipulate Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns and tax liability. The evidence reveals Mr. Darcangelo as having full knowledge and providing authorization to the fraudulent tax filings, which generated inflated monetary enrichments for Mr. D'Arcangelo while substantially damaging Mr. D'Arcangelo's partner.

Furthermore, Tom Frazier intentionally failed to declare cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo by football official Shannon Eastin for football officiating work performed by Mr. Darcangelo on behalf of Eastin's business enterprise when Thomas Frazier prepared and electronically filed Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns.

Ms. Eastin deferred Mr. D'Arcangelo's questions to Mr. Frazier regarding the failure to issue the Form 1099 yet he willfully failed to amend the falsified tax returns to include cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo thereby furthering financial enrichment.

Disciplinary actions as determined to be posted for public review to the AZ State Board of Accountancy Web site.

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Kayleigh S Qlh

Consumers Beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier admitted to falsifying tax returns.

Updated by user Jul 21, 2013

Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Updated by user Jun 09, 2013

This rating should indicate one star rather than three stars.

Original review Jun 03, 2013

Consumers Beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier admitted to falsifying tax returns.

When I learned of mistakes and omissions on tax returns that had been certified as accurate under penalty of perjury by Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, P.C., I left messages advising Frazier of what appeared to be unintentional clerical errors and that amended returns needed to be filed with the IRS and AZ Dept. of Revenue. Frazier failed to return my calls but informed my partner that he purposely prepared the returns with the falsified entries and that there was no need for my partner to be concerned.

When I continued to request to my partner that the returns be amended and further recommended using a different CPA, Frazier instructed my partner to ignore my requests. Despite my notifications, Frazier failed to recalculate or amend the returns with complete knowledge his entries were fraudulent and that he intentionally failed to declare cash income paid to my partner when calculating the tax liability.

After filing complaints with government agencies and reporting Frazier’s unlawful and unethical actions, Frazier announced a merger with another firm and that his practice name would change to Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLLC, with an address and phone number of 1130 E. Missouri Ave, Ste. 820, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602-264-****, which is identical to the phone number and address for Arthur Spoon and Company, LTD.

If you are considering doing business with Thomas Frazier regardless of the practice name or license he may be operating under at the time, my advice; think twice, research complaints and check with the AZ State Board of Accountancy before doing so.

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Laurissa Rhb

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

Charlane Rlg

Thomas Frazier Accountant Frazier And Spoon

Updated by user Aug 04, 2013

The government paper says Mr. Darcangelo and that accountant were doing tax fraud.

We dont think Mr. Darcangelo sets a good example of a school teacher.

Original review Jun 18, 2013

Mr. D’arcangelo is supposed to be the new PE teacher and football coach at J O Combs Middle School in San Tan Valley Arizona. I found fraud complaints about Mr. Darcangelo and his tax accountant when I typed nick d’arcangelo football on Google so my husband sent Mr. Darcangelo a text. Mr. Darcangelo was mad he sent the text and left messages until midnight on a work night. When my husband couldn't talk to him until he got home from work Mr. Darcangelo sent a text calling my husband a coward!!!!! Parents should be allowed to ask about serious complaints when they're about their children's teacher. It's not right for a teacher to call a parent a coward because we wanted to ask his side of the story. Is he trying to hide something about him and this accountant Thomas Frazier he doesn't want us to know about? Comments saying it's not Christian to say Mr. Darcangelo's name are not very nice. We're proud of our Christian home and believe we're good parents for wanting to know what the complaints are about. Mr. D'arcangelo set a bad example as a teacher by name calling and I don't think I want him teaching our son or coaching him on football after all this.-----------------------

Dear Anonymous, Our complaint about teacher Mr. Darcangelo didn’t mention alcoholism but you seem to know and talk about some of the things we are concerned about. We think a teacher with a drinking problem or drug problem does affect our kids and do not agree with the comments you wrote. ------------------------?

Anonymous wrote 6-14-2013 -Oh grow up, if the message was directly to your husband, how would that affect any kids? Furthermore, it isn’t any of your business what a teacher does in their spare time. I know of a head basketball coach in a nearby town, that is an alcoholic, never drinks around the kids, he also has a tendency to yell, call names, etc., but he is the second winningest boys basketball coach in the state. Every kid in the school respects him and the team is willing to go all out for him. If you don’t like what you hear about this teacher because your family is allegedly good “Christians” take your kids out of school and send them to a Christian school or home school them. The problem is really simple to solve. Otherwise quit posting complaints. No it isn’t any of the parent’s business what a teacher does in their spare time, unless they are committing a crime. -Anonymous from Sioux Falls SD 6-14-2013.

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Ron/Dawn, Yes, about 5 or 6 years ago while teaching theatre arts at St. Mary’s downtown.

Complaints about Mr. D’arcangelo preying on teenage girls and directing classes while drunk and high were dubiously swept under sacramental robes. The same principal is now at Combs Middle School. Coincidence Mr.

D’arcangelo is now at Combs? I think not. Talking to the school and district will net nothing but retribution against your kids. Don’t send your children there.

Bus them across the city if you have to.

Guest

Ron and Dawn, Do not send your kids to Combs. Horrible school.

The administration is inadequate from the top down. They have poor ways of handling issues and complaints are a waste of time. Drug addicts and serial child predators could be teaching your kids and bad teachers are protected.

Enroll your kids in another school.

Laurissa Rhb

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

Kayleigh S Qlh
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Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Jakai Afh

Only an alcoholic and addict would rationalize such *** comments in defense of a coach. Anonymous should pull himself away from the wine vat and crawl to an AA meeting.

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Kayleigh S Qlh

Thomas K. Frazier, CPA falsified tax filings and operates under different names including: Frazier, Spoon and Co, Arthur Spoon and Co, and Thomas Frazier, CPA, PC.

Updated by user Jul 21, 2013

Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Original review Jun 07, 2013

Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier admitted falsifying tax filings and other unethical actions pursuant government investigations and has operated using several names including: Frazier, Spoon and Co, Thomas Frazier, CPA, PC, and Arthur Spoon and Company.

When I learned of miscalculations and mistakes on tax returns that had been certified as accurate under penalty of perjury by Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, P.C., I left messages advising him of what appeared to be unintentional clerical errors and that amended returns needed to be filed with the IRS, AZ Dept. of Revenue, and the State of CA Franchise Tax Board.

Frazier failed to return my calls but informed my partner that he purposely prepared the tax filings with falsified entries and attempted to dismiss my concerns with deceptive claims and implied innuendo the fraudulent tax returns would go unnoticed.

When I continued to request that the returns be amended and recommended using a different CPA, Frazier instructed my partner to ignore my requests and not discuss the issue with me. Despite my notifications, Frazier failed to recalculate or amend the returns with complete knowledge his entries were fraudulent and that he had intentionally failed to declare cash income paid to my partner.

After filing complaints with government agencies and reporting Frazier’s unlawful and unethical actions, Frazier announced a merger with another firm with the indication his practice name would change to Frazier, Spoon and Co., PLLC, with an address and phone number of 1130 E. Missouri Ave, Ste. 820, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602-264-****, which are identical to that of Arthur Spoon and Company, LTD.

Documentation produced by certified public accountant Thomas Frazier has raised further questions and confusion in that client billing statements for services rendered by Frazier reflect his new business name of Frazier, Spoon and Company, but associated documents were crafted to indicate services had been provided by Arthur Spoon and Company, a separate company with different license credentials for the preparation and submission of tax returns on behalf of clients.

The disparity in the documentation occurred shortly after IRS and AZ State investigations were launched involving Frazier's practices, and the manner in which the tax returns were fraudulently calculated and certified as accurate when they were knowingly inaccurate.

If you are considering doing business with Thomas Frazier regardless of the practice name or license he claims to be operating under at the time, my advice; think twice, research complaints and reviews, and verify disciplinary actions with the AZ State Board of Accountancy before entrusting your confidential information.

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Laurissa Rhb

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

Kayleigh S Qlh
map-marker Phoenix, Arizona

Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier admitted falsifying tax filings.

Updated by user Jul 21, 2013

Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Updated by user Jul 21, 2013

Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Updated by user Jun 14, 2013

6-14-13--Update to correct misspelled word "ethical" to "unethical"

Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier admitted falsifying tax filings and other unlawful and unethical actions when questioned by government officials and has operated using several names, including: Frazier, Spoon and Company, Thomas Frazier, CPA, PC, and Arthur Spoon and Company.

When I learned of miscalculations and mistakes on tax returns that had been certified as accurate under penalty of perjury by Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, P.C., I left messages advising him of what appeared to be unintentional clerical errors and that amended returns needed to be filed with the IRS, AZ Dept. of Revenue, and the State of CA Franchise Tax Board.

Frazier failed to return my calls but informed my partner that he purposely prepared the tax filings with falsified entries and attempted to dismiss my alerts with deceptive innuendo the fraudulent tax returns would go unnoticed.

When I continued to request that the returns be amended and recommended using a different CPA, Frazier advised my partner to disregard my concerns. Despite my notifications, Frazier failed to recalculate or amend the returns with complete knowledge his entries were fraudulent and that he had intentionally failed to declare cash income paid to my partner.

Frazier was fully aware his actions jeopardized my partner and me yet he failed to take corrective action for his unlawful and unethical wrongdoings despite numerous notifications.

After filing complaints with government agencies and reporting his actions, Frazier announced a merger with another firm indicating his practice name would change to Frazier, Spoon and Co., PLLC, with an address and phone number of 1130 E. Missouri Ave, Ste. 820, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602-264-****, which are identical to that of Arthur Spoon and Company, LTD.

Documentation produced by Thomas Frazier has raised further questions and confusion in that client billing statements for services rendered by Frazier reflect his new business name of Frazier, Spoon and Co., but associated documents were crafted to indicate services had been provided by Arthur Spoon and Co., a separate company with different license credentials for the preparation and submission of tax returns. Testimony indicates payments made to the order of Thomas Frazier's CPA practice for services rendered were issued despite ambiguous billing statements reflecting Arthur Spoon and Co. had performed the services.

The disparity in the documentation occurred shortly after IRS and AZ State investigations were launched involving Frazier's practices, and the manner in which the tax returns were fraudulently calculated and certified as accurate when they were knowingly falsified and inaccurate.

If considering doing business with Thomas Frazier regardless of the practice name or license he claims to be operating under, my advice; think twice, research complaints and reviews, and verify disciplinary actions with the AZ State Board of Accountancy before entrusting your confidential information.

Updated by user Jun 14, 2013

Correction to change "ethical" to "unethical" -- Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier admitted falsifying tax filings and other unlawful and unethical actions when questioned by government officials and has operated using several names, including: Frazier, Spoon and Company, Thomas Frazier, CPA, PC, and Arthur Spoon and Company.

When I learned of miscalculations and mistakes on tax returns that had been certified as accurate under penalty of perjury by Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, P.C., I left messages advising him of what appeared to be unintentional clerical errors and that amended returns needed to be filed with the IRS, AZ Dept. of Revenue, and the State of CA Franchise Tax Board.

Frazier failed to return my calls but informed my partner that he purposely prepared the tax filings with falsified entries and attempted to dismiss my alerts with deceptive innuendo the fraudulent tax returns would go unnoticed.

When I continued to request that the returns be amended and recommended using a different CPA, Frazier advised my partner to disregard my concerns. Despite my notifications, Frazier failed to recalculate or amend the returns with complete knowledge his entries were fraudulent and that he had intentionally failed to declare cash income paid to my partner.

Frazier was fully aware his actions jeopardized my partner and me yet he failed to take corrective action for his unlawful and ethical wrongdoings despite numerous notifications.

After filing complaints with government agencies and reporting his actions, Frazier announced a merger with another firm indicating his practice name would change to Frazier, Spoon and Co., PLLC, with an address and phone number of 1130 E. Missouri Ave, Ste. 820, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602-264-****, which are identical to that of Arthur Spoon and Company, LTD.

Documentation produced by Thomas Frazier has raised further questions and confusion in that client billing statements for services rendered by Frazier reflect his new business name of Frazier, Spoon and Co., but associated documents were crafted to indicate services had been provided by Arthur Spoon and Co., a separate company with different license credentials for the preparation and submission of tax returns. Testimony indicates payments made to the order of Thomas Frazier's CPA practice for services rendered were issued despite ambiguous billing statements reflecting Arthur Spoon and Co. had performed the services.

The disparity in the documentation occurred shortly after IRS and AZ State investigations were launched involving Frazier's practices, and the manner in which the tax returns were fraudulently calculated and certified as accurate when they were knowingly falsified and inaccurate.

If considering doing business with Thomas Frazier regardless of the practice name or license he claims to be operating under, my advice; think twice, research complaints and reviews, and verify disciplinary actions with the AZ State Board of Accountancy before entrusting your confidential information.

Original review Jun 09, 2013

Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier admitted falsifying tax filings and other unlawful and unethical actions when questioned by government officials and has operated using several names, including: Frazier, Spoon and Company, Thomas Frazier, CPA, PC, and Arthur Spoon and Company.

When I learned of miscalculations and mistakes on tax returns that had been certified as accurate under penalty of perjury by Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, P.C., I left messages advising him of what appeared to be unintentional clerical errors and that amended returns needed to be filed with the IRS, AZ Dept. of Revenue, and the State of CA Franchise Tax Board.

Frazier failed to return my calls but informed my partner that he purposely prepared the tax filings with falsified entries and attempted to dismiss my alerts with deceptive innuendo the fraudulent tax returns would go unnoticed.

When I continued to request that the returns be amended and recommended using a different CPA, Frazier advised my partner to disregard my concerns. Despite my notifications, Frazier failed to recalculate or amend the returns with complete knowledge his entries were fraudulent and that he had intentionally failed to declare cash income paid to my partner.

Frazier was fully aware his actions jeopardized my partner and me yet he failed to take corrective action for his unlawful and ethical wrongdoings despite numerous notifications.

After filing complaints with government agencies and reporting his actions, Frazier announced a merger with another firm indicating his practice name would change to Frazier, Spoon and Co., PLLC, with an address and phone number of 1130 E. Missouri Ave, Ste. 820, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602-264-****, which are identical to that of Arthur Spoon and Company, LTD.

Documentation produced by Thomas Frazier has raised further questions and confusion in that client billing statements for services rendered by Frazier reflect his new business name of Frazier, Spoon and Co., but associated documents were crafted to indicate services had been provided by Arthur Spoon and Co., a separate company with different license credentials for the preparation and submission of tax returns. Testimony indicates payments made to the order of Thomas Frazier's CPA practice for services rendered were issued despite ambiguous billing statements reflecting Arthur Spoon and Co. had performed the services.

The disparity in the documentation occurred shortly after IRS and AZ State investigations were launched involving Frazier's practices, and the manner in which the tax returns were fraudulently calculated and certified as accurate when they were knowingly falsified and inaccurate.

If considering doing business with Thomas Frazier regardless of the practice name or license he claims to be operating under, my advice; think twice, research complaints and reviews, and verify disciplinary actions with the AZ State Board of Accountancy before entrusting your confidential information.

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Laurissa Rhb

Update 6-23-13--Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

Laurissa Rhb

Thomas K. Frazier CPA and part-time football official, conspired with football coach and physical education teacher Nick D'Arcangelo to falsify and manipulate Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns and tax liability. The evidence reveals Mr. Darcangelo as having full knowledge and providing authorization to the fraudulent tax filings, which generated inflated monetary enrichments for Mr. D'Arcangelo while substantially damaging Mr. D'Arcangelo's partner.

Furthermore, Tom Frazier intentionally failed to declare cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo by football official Shannon Eastin for football officiating work performed by Mr. Darcangelo on behalf of Eastin's business enterprise when Thomas Frazier prepared and electronically filed Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns.

Ms. Eastin deferred Mr. D'Arcangelo's questions to Mr. Frazier regarding the failure to issue the Form 1099 yet he willfully failed to amend the falsified tax returns to include cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo thereby furthering financial enrichment.

Disciplinary actions as determined to be posted for public review to the AZ State Board of Accountancy Web site.

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Thomas Frazier, CPA, who falsified the tax filings of teacher Nick D'Arcangelo announced a merger with Arthur Spoon, CPA, Jerry Hilderbrand, and Kenneth Kolek.

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--- Update 7-11-2013 to Include Arizona State Board of Accountancy Formal Order of Discipline in the matter of Certified Public Accountant Certificate No. 6677-R issued to Thomas K.

Frazier (Respondent). ASBA File No. 2013.047 --- DECISION AND ORDER (by Consent) --- CONCLUSIONS OF LAW --- 1. The Board has personal and subject matter jurisdiction over Respondent ...

and authority to discipline Respondent pursuant A.R.S. 32-741. --- 2. ...Board may revoke or suspend Respondent's certificate to practice public accounting and take additional disciplinary action concerning Respondent's actions as described herein...

--- 3. If this matter proceeded to hearing, the State would introduce evidence it contends would show Respondent's conduct as described herein constitutes failure to comply with the applicable Board regulations... --- 4. ...Certified public accountants ...

shall exercise due diligence in the conduct of their tax practices... --- 5. Pursuant to ... Interpretations of the Code of Professional Conduct adopted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) ...

Respondent is deemed to have knowledge of the Board's rules. --- 6. Respondent's conduct ... constitutes violation of A.R.S.

32-741(A)(4) ("Dishonesty ... in the practice of accounting"), and a failure to comply with the rules of Professional Conduct involving Integrity and Objectivity set forth in A.A.C. R4-1-455(B) ("Certified public accountants, public accountants, or firms shall not knowingly or recklessly misrepresent facts when engaged in the practice of public accounting, including the rendering of tax and management advisory services... --- 7.

Respondent's conduct ... constitute[s] failure to comply with the rules of Professional Conduct involving Competence and Technical Standards ... specifically tax standards set forth in the AICPA Statements on Responsibilities in Tax Practice ... and as further interpreted in AICPA Code of Professional Conduct...

--- 8. The conduct and circumstances described ... are grounds for revocation, suspension, probation and other disciplinary action against Certificate No. 6677-R, pursuant A.R.S.

32-741(A), as defined in A.R.S. 32-701(6).

Updated by user Jun 24, 2013

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet Arizona State licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, commented Frazier.

Original review posted Jun 16, 2013 --- Thomas K. Frazier CPA and part-time football official, conspired with football coach and physical education teacher Nick D'Arcangelo to falsify and manipulate Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns and subsequent tax liability. The evidence reveals the fraudulent tax filings generated inflated monetary enrichments for Mr. D'Arcangelo while substantially damaging Mr. D'Arcangelo's partner.

Furthermore, Tom Frazier intentionally failed to declare cash earnings paid to teacher Mr. D'Arcangelo by football official Shannon Eastin for football officiating work performed by Mr. Darcangelo on behalf of Eastin's business enterprise when Frazier prepared and electronically filed Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns.

Mr. D'Arcangelo's questions regarding the mandatory Form 1099 were referred by Ms. Eastin to Mr. Frazier who willfully failed to amend the falsified tax returns to include cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo by Eastin thereby furthering financial enrichment.

See The AZ State Board of Accountancy for additional information.

Original review Jun 23, 2013

Thomas Frazier, CPA, who admitted to falsifying tax filings for football official and teacher Nick D’Arcangelo, announced the merging of his accounting practice with Arthur Spoon and Company, Ltd., denoting the new firm will consist of himself and two other principals, Jerry Hilderbrand and Kenneth Kolek. Frazier proclaims Arthur Spoon, CPA, will continue with the practice to assist in the transition with his clients before retiring and that the practice will initially operate under the firm banner Frazier, Spoon and Company, PLC [sic], to meet state licensing requirements.

“Both Mr. Hilderbrand and Mr. Kolek come from Colorado and Iowa, respectively, where they operate a [sic] very successful firms. I am excited to be associated with them. Their expertise will allow me to provide a wider range of professional services to both my business and individual clients. Our goal is to maintain and over time improve the services that each of you have come to expect. I will continue to be actively involved with each of your tax and accounting needs as I have in the past.”, declares Frazier.

Original review posted Jun 16, 2013 --- Thomas K. Frazier CPA and part-time football official, conspired with football coach and physical education teacher Nick D'Arcangelo to falsify and manipulate Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns and subsequent tax liability. The evidence reveals Mr. Darcangelo as having full knowledge and providing authorization to the fraudulent tax filings, which generated inflated monetary enrichments for Mr. D'Arcangelo while substantially damaging Mr. D'Arcangelo's partner.

Furthermore, Tom Frazier intentionally failed to declare cash earnings paid to teacher Mr. D'Arcangelo by football official Shannon Eastin for football officiating work performed by Mr. Darcangelo on behalf of Eastin's business enterprise when Frazier prepared and electronically filed Mr. Darcangelo's tax returns.

Ms. Eastin deferred Mr. D'Arcangelo's questions to Mr. Frazier regarding the failure to issue the Form 1099. Frazier willfully failed to amend the falsified tax returns to include cash earnings paid to Mr. D'Arcangelo by Eastin thereby furthering financial enrichment.

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Update 7-21-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

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Frazier Spoon and Co., PLLC - Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier formally disciplined for the willful falsification of tax filings.

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Frazier Spoon and Co., PLLC - Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier formally disciplined for the willful falsification of tax filings.

Update 7-23-13 - The AZ State Board of Accountancy ruled on the complaint filed October 2012 against Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, which resulted in disciplinary actions. Information regarding additional complaints alleging further misconduct on the part of Thomas Frazier to be posted.

Consumers beware! Certified public accountant Thomas K. Frazier falsified tax filings and engaged in other unlawful and unethical actions as determined by government officials, and has operated using several names, including: Frazier, Spoon and Company, Thomas Frazier, CPA, PC, and Arthur Spoon and Company.

When I learned of miscalculations and mistakes on tax returns that had been certified as accurate under penalty of perjury by Thomas K. Frazier, CPA, P.C., I left messages advising him of what appeared to be unintentional clerical errors and that amended returns needed to be filed with the IRS, AZ Dept. of Revenue, and the State of CA Franchise Tax Board. Frazier failed to return my calls but informed my partner that he purposely prepared the tax filings with falsified entries and attempted to dismiss my alerts with deceptive innuendo that the fraudulent tax returns would go unnoticed.

When I continued to request that the returns be amended and recommended using a different CPA, Frazier instructed my partner to disregard my concerns. Despite my notifications, Frazier failed to recalculate or amend the returns with complete knowledge his entries were fraudulent and that he had intentionally failed to declare cash income paid to my partner. Frazier was fully aware his actions jeopardized my partner and me yet he failed to take corrective action for his unlawful and unethical wrongdoings despite numerous notifications.

After filing complaints with government agencies and reporting his actions, Frazier announced a merger with another firm indicating his practice name would change to Frazier, Spoon and Co., PLLC, with an address and phone number identical to that of Arthur Spoon and Company, LTD.

Documentation produced by Thomas Frazier has raised further questions and confusion in that client billing statements for services rendered by Frazier reflect his new business name of Frazier, Spoon and Co., but associated documents were crafted to indicate services had been provided by Arthur Spoon and Co., a separate company with different license credentials for the preparation and submission of tax returns.

Testimony indicates payments made to the order of Thomas Frazier's CPA practice for services rendered were issued despite ambiguous billing statements reflecting Arthur Spoon and Co. had performed the services. The disparity in the documentation occurred shortly after IRS and AZ State investigations were launched involving Frazier's practices, and the manner in which the tax returns were fraudulently calculated and certified as accurate when they were knowingly falsified and inaccurate.

If considering doing business with Thomas Frazier regardless of the practice name or license he claims to be operating under, my advice; think twice, research complaints and reviews, and verify disciplinary actions with the AZ State Board of Accountancy before entrusting your confidential information.

(update to include disciplinary actions)

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