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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A firm may be wholly owned by a qualified plan as described and defined in sections 401(a) and 4975(e)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code [26 U.S.C. 401(a) and 4975(e)(7)], including an employee stock ownership plan, if an applicant for initial issuance or renewal of a permit to practice shows:
a. Fifty-one percent or more of the beneficial ownership of the plan belongs to certified public accountants or licensed public accountants of the state or other recognized jurisdiction;
b. All certified public accountants or licensed public accountants associated with the firm whose principal place of business is in this state and who perform professional services in this state hold a valid certificate or license issued by this state; and
c. A simple majority of the board of directors of the firm are certified public accountants or licensed public accountants of the state or other recognized jurisdiction.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-02.2-06.1. Permit to practice--Firm wholly owned by qualified plan - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-43-occupations-and-professions/nd-cent-code-sect-43-02-2-06-1/
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