California § 5060 - No person or firm may practice public accountancy under any name which is false o
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§ 5060. No person or firm may practice public accountancy under any name which is false o
(a) No person or firm may practice public accountancy under any name which is false or misleading. (b) No person or firm may practice public accountancy under any name other than the name under which the person or firm holds a valid permit to practice issued by the board. (c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a sole proprietor may practice under a name other than the name set forth on their permit to practice, provided the name is registered by the board, is in good standing, and complies with the requirements of subdivision (a). (d) The board may adopt regulations to implement, interpret, and make specific the provisions of this section including, but not limited to, regulations designating particular forms of names as being false or misleading.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5060
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5060 cover?
Section 5060 ("No person or firm may practice public accountancy under any name which is false o") 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 § 5060?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5060 apply to my situation?
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