One of the first things I'll do in the future when creating a company is establishing a good relationship with a reputable business lawyer and accounting firm. It's literally one of the first things I'd put money towards. Sounds like their accountant might not have been entirely on the up-and-up.

As soon as I get my paycheck I'm totally donating a little. I've used Krita and enjoyed it as an alternative to when I do not have access to Photoshop. Now if only ZBrush had a top-tier alternative that would be something.