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Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-2.1-12-2

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual or a firm not holding a valid CPA or public accountant certificate under this article or permit under IC 25-2.1-5 may not issue a report on financial or attested statements of another individual, member, organization, or governmental unit.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a):

(1) an officer, a partner, or an employee of a firm or an organization may sign a statement or report in reference to the financial affairs of the firm or organization with any wording designating the position, title, or office that the signor holds;  and

(2) a public official or employee may, in the performance by an individual of other services, use accounting skills, including the preparation of tax returns, management advisory services, and the preparation of financial statements without the issuance of reports related to those documents.

(c) A CPA or public accountant may not issue a report in standard form upon a compilation of financial information through any form of business that does not hold a valid permit issued under IC 25-2.1-5 unless the report discloses the name of the business through which the individual is issuing the report, and the individual:

(1) signs the compilation report identifying the individual as a CPA or public accountant;  and

(2) meets the competency requirement provided in applicable standards.

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