California Code
ARTICLE 2 - General Powers and Definitions
Section 5035.3.

5035.3. For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 5050 and Sections 5054 and 5096.12, “firm” includes any entity that is authorized or permitted to practice public accountancy as a firm under the laws of another state.

(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 458, Sec. 1. Effective September 25, 2006.)