DIVISION 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY 5000-9998.11›CHAPTER 1. Accountants 5000-5158›ARTICLE 3. Application of Chapter 5050-5058.4

§ 5058.1

California Business and Professions Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

A person or firm may not use any title or designation in connection with the designation “certified public accountant” or “public accountant” that is false or misleading.

The board may adopt regulations covering the use of titles or designations.

(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 878, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 1999.)

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