§ 5096.12. — 5096.12. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 293, Sec. 22.)

California § 5096.12.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code BPC: Business and Professions Code - BPC
• Div. 3.: DIVISION 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY
• Ch. 1.: CHAPTER 1. Accountants
• Art. 5.1.: ARTICLE 5.1. Practice Privileges

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(a)
A certified public accounting firm that is authorized to practice in another state and that does not have an office in this state may engage in the practice of public accountancy in this state through the holder of a practice privilege provided that:
(1)
The practice of public accountancy by the firm is limited to authorized practice by the holder of the practice privilege.
(2)
A firm that engages in practice under this section is deemed to consent to the personal, subject matter, and disciplinary jurisdiction of the board with respect to any practice under this section.
(b)
The board may revoke, suspend, issue a fine pursuant to
Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 5116), issue a citation and fine pursuant to Section 125.9, or otherwise restrict or discipline the firm for any act that would be grounds for discipline against a holder of a practice privilege through which the firm practices.
(c)
A firm that provides the services described in subdivision (c) of Section 5096 shall obtain a registration from the board. At the time of registration, if the firm has a valid email address, it shall provide that email address to the board.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 293, Sec. 22. (AB 1175) Effective January 1, 2026.