Application for certification by individuals who are not residents of this state shall constitute the appointment of the executive director as the agent for service of process in any action or proceeding against such applicant arising out of any transaction, activity, or operation connected with or incidental to the practice of public accountancy in this state by such nonresident holders of certified public accountant certificates.
History. Code 1981, § 43-3-14 , enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 136, § 1-2/HB 291.
Editor’s notes.
This Code section formerly pertained to examinations for registered public accountants. The former Code section was based on Code 1933, § 84-205, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 1063, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 43; Ga. L. 1983, p. 559, § 8; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1098, § 4; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19; Ga. L. 2002, p. 863, § 5, and was repealed by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1030, § 3, effective July 1, 2005.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
§ 43-3-3. Georgia State Board of Accountancy; Powers and Duties; Executive Director; Venue
§ 43-3-4. Membership of Board; Terms; Removal; Expense Reimbursement
§ 43-3-6. Duties of Executive Director
§ 43-3-8. Rules and Regulations; Notice; Hearings
§ 43-3-10. Examinations for Certified Public Accountants
§ 43-3-11. Certificate Holder as “Certified Public Accountant” or “Public Accountant”
§ 43-3-12. Reciprocity for Certified Public Accountants
§ 43-3-14. Application for Certification by Nonresidents
§ 43-3-15. Foreign Registered Accountant
§ 43-3-16. Licensure Requirements for Firms Practicing Public Accountancy
§ 43-3-17. Renewal of Firm License
§ 43-3-19. Continuing Professional Education Requirements
§ 43-3-20. Investigations; Admissibility of Records; Filing of Complaint; Immunity; Hearing
§ 43-3-21. Revocation or Refusal to Grant or Renew License; Immunity
§ 43-3-22. Revocation, Suspension, or Refusal to Renew Firm License
§ 43-3-23. Adjudicative Hearings Before Board
§ 43-3-24. Sanctions; Probation
§ 43-3-24.1. Cease and Desist Order
§ 43-3-25.1. Confidentiality of Applicant Information
§ 43-3-27. Notification of Conviction; Time Limit; Suspension
§ 43-3-28. Reinstatement or Modification of a Revoked or Suspended License
§ 43-3-29. Accountants' Records and Communications; Peer Review Data
§ 43-3-30. Injunctions; Enforcement
§ 43-3-31. Prohibited Use of Title or Designation; False or Deceptive Practices
§ 43-3-32. Exceptions to Operation of Chapter