Alaska § 08.04.610 - Deceptive use of title or designation by firm.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 08.04.610 — Deceptive use of title or designation by firm., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 08.04.610. Deceptive use of title or designation by firm.
A person may not assume or use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or “public accountant” or an abbreviation of them in conjunction with a name indicating or implying that there is a firm, or in conjunction with the designation “and Company,” “and Co.,” “L.L.C.,” “LLC,” “Ltd.,” or any similar designation, unless there is a bona fide firm holding a permit issued under that name. However, a sole proprietor or partnership lawfully using the title or designation “certified public accountant” or “public accountant” or an abbreviation of them in conjunction with those names or designation on April 26, 1960, may continue to do so if the person or partnership otherwise complies with this chapter.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 08.04.610 ("Deceptive use of title or designation by firm.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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