California § 5052 - Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any person who as an employee, independent
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§ 5052. Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any person who as an employee, independent
Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any person who as an employee, independent contractor, or otherwise, contracts with one or more persons, organizations, or entities, for the purpose of keeping books, making trial balances, statements, making audits or preparing reports, all as a part of bookkeeping operations, provided that such trial balances, statements, or reports are not issued over the name of such person as having been prepared or examined by a certified public accountant or public accountant. Nothing contained in this chapter shall affect, limit or be construed as affecting or limiting the rights of any public accountant who met the requirements of prior statutes and who was registered with the board as a public accountant on or before December 31, 1955.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5052
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5052 cover?
Section 5052 ("Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any person who as an employee, independent") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 5052?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5052 apply to my situation?
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