Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Accountants
§ 43-3-14. Application for Certification by Nonresidents

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 L. 2002, p. 863, § 5, and was repealed by Ga.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

Georgia Code

Title 43 - Professions and Businesses

Chapter 3 - Accountants

§ 43-3-1. Short Title

§ 43-3-2. Definitions

§ 43-3-3. Georgia State Board of Accountancy; Powers and Duties; Executive Director; Venue

§ 43-3-4. Membership of Board; Terms; Removal; Expense Reimbursement

§ 43-3-5. Chairperson and Secretary of Board; Meetings; Seal; Records of Proceedings; Appointment of Committees and Employees

§ 43-3-6. Duties of Executive Director

§ 43-3-7. Fees Authorized

§ 43-3-8. Rules and Regulations; Notice; Hearings

§ 43-3-9. Requirements for Certificate of Certified Public Accountant; Disclosure of Commissions From Sale of Insurance or Financial Products

§ 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

§ 43-3-13. Individuals Holding Certified Public Accountant Certificates, Live Permits, or Licenses as of July 1, 2014

§ 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

§ 43-3-18. Issuance of License to Practice Accountancy; Substantial Equivalency Practice Privilege for Nonresidents

§ 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. Civil Penalty

§ 43-3-25.1. Confidentiality of Applicant Information

§ 43-3-26. Authority of Executive Director to Provide Information Regarding Past or Pending Investigation of Applicant

§ 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

§ 43-3-33. Expired License of Service Member

§ 43-3-34. Criminal Penalty