Review Guidelines — NIL CPA Directory

The NIL CPA Directory exists to help student-athletes, families, and other clients make informed decisions by sharing honest, respectful, and helpful feedback about their experiences with NIL-focused CPAs.

To keep reviews credible and useful, we ask all users to follow these guidelines:

1. Be Honest and Accurate

  • Share your actual experience working with the CPA — the good, the bad, or somewhere in between.

  • Avoid exaggerating, making false claims, or posting second-hand stories you can’t verify.

2. Keep it Respectful

  • Critique services and professionalism — not personal characteristics like race, gender, religion, or appearance.

  • No profanity, hate speech, or personal attacks.

3. Be Specific

Details make reviews far more useful. Consider including:

  • How responsive was the CPA?

  • Were fees, billing, and engagement terms clear?

  • Did they meet deadlines and deliver promised work?

  • Did they provide proactive NIL-specific tax advice or planning?

4. No Conflicts of Interest

  • Do not post reviews for your own business or on behalf of a competitor.

  • Friends, family, and business partners of the CPA should not submit reviews unless they were also a paying client.

5. Stick to Your Experience

  • Avoid making claims about legal or ethical violations unless they are a matter of public record.

  • If you have a serious complaint (fraud, misconduct), use our Report a Concern form so we can handle it appropriately.

6. Star Ratings Explained

We use a 1–5 star scale:

  • 5 stars: Excellent — went above and beyond expectations.

  • 4 stars: Good — met expectations with only minor issues.

  • 3 stars: Average — acceptable, but left room for improvement.

  • 2 stars: Poor — fell short in key areas.

  • 1 star: Very poor — would not recommend.

7. Verification

We may request proof that you worked with the CPA (such as engagement letters, invoices, or relevant communication records).
Reviews that cannot be verified may be removed.

8. Edits and Removal

You may edit or remove your review at any time by contacting info@NILCPADirectory.com.
We reserve the right to remove reviews that violate these guidelines.

9. CPA Responses

CPAs can reply publicly to reviews to address concerns, clarify details, or thank clients.
Replies should remain professional — this is an opportunity to build trust and credibility.

10. Compare Multiple NIL CPAs

Our directory allows you to compare CPAs side-by-side.

  • Use the Compare feature to see reviews, ratings, specialties, fees, and services at a glance.

  • Comparing multiple CPAs before making a decision can help you find the best fit for your needs.

11. Our Goal

We believe in transparency. Honest reviews — positive or negative — help student-athletes and families choose the right tax and financial professional, and encourage CPAs to maintain the highest level of service.

Questions about reviews or ratings?
Contact us at info@NILCPADirectory.com or visit our FAQ page.