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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A person shall not assume or use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or “public accountant” in conjunction with names indicating or implying that there is a partnership, corporation or limited-liability company, or in conjunction with the designation “and Company” or “and Co.” or a similar designation, if there is in fact no bona fide partnership, corporation or limited-liability company:
(a) Registered under NRS 628.335; or
(b) Granted practice privileges pursuant to the provisions of NRS 628.315.
2. A person, partnership, corporation or limited-liability company shall not engage in the practice of public accounting under any name which is misleading as to:
(a) The legal form of the firm;
(b) The persons who are partners, officers, shareholders or members; or
(c) Any other matter.
The names of past partners, shareholders or members may be included in the name of a firm or its successors.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 628.550. Unlawful use of title or designation which falsely indicates or implies existence of partnership, corporation or limited-liability company; misleading name prohibited - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-54-professions-occupations-and-businesses/nv-rev-st-628-550/
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