Detroit Woman Works As An Unlicensed CPA, Real Estate Agent: Officials

DETROIT — A Detroit woman pleaded no contest Monday to posing as an account and real estate agent, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

Krystal Davis, 37, pleaded no contest to one felony count of accounting violations for being an unlicensed CPA and two misdemeanors for violating the occupational code as an unlicensed real estate agent, according to the office.

She is expected to receive a sentence of 18 to 24 months probation. Her sentencing date is scheduled for July 15.

A no contest plea is treated as a guilty plea, though it does not admit guilt.

Davis operated under the business card of Property Management, LLC, and worked with the owner of two residential properties in Detroit to provide property management services, including determining rental rates, marketing the properties, selecting tenants, collecting rent, and handling evictions, according to the office.

Davis was not a licensed real estate broker or real estate salesperson, which is required by law to provide such services, according to the office.

Card Property Management, LLC, a limited liability company, was the assumed name of Card Enterprises, LLC, which is similarly not licensed to provide real estate services, according to the office.

Davis also told another person that she was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the context of electronic communication soliciting business from that person to prepare their taxes, though she did not have a CPA license in Michigan, according to the office.

"Michigan residents deserve peace of mind knowing the professionals they rely on for business and financial guidance are licensed and qualified," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said.