Sec. 10. (a) An individual:
(1) whose principal place of business is not in Indiana; and
(2) who either:
(A) has a valid certificate as a CPA from any state that the board or its designee has determined to be in substantial equivalence with the CPA licensure requirements of this state; or
(B) has individual CPA qualifications that have been determined by the board or its designee as substantially equivalent to the CPA licensure requirements of Indiana;
shall be presumed to have qualifications substantially equivalent to this state's requirements and shall have all the privileges granted to the holder of a CPA certificate under IC 25-2.1-3 without the need to obtain a certificate under IC 25-2.1-3 or a permit under IC 25-2.1-5.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual who offers or renders professional services, in person or by mail, telephone, or other electronic means, as authorized under this section:
(1) is not required to provide notice or other submissions to the board; and
(2) is subject to the requirements in subsection (c).
(c) An individual of another state exercising the privilege granted under this section and a CPA firm that employs the individual consent, as a condition of the grant of this privilege:
(1) to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the board;
(2) to comply with this article and the board's rules;
(3) that if a certificate as a CPA from the state of the individual's principal place of business is no longer valid, the individual shall cease exercising the privilege granted under this section in Indiana, individually and on behalf of the CPA firm; and
(4) to the appointment of the state board or agency that issued the individual's license as the individual's agent on whom process may be served in any action or proceeding by this board against the individual.
As added by P.L.128-2001, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.190-2007, SEC.9.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
25-2.1-4-1. Renewal of Certificate
25-2.1-4-2. Expiration Date of Certificate
25-2.1-4-3. Form and Time of Application; Time for Grant or Denial; Temporary Certificates
25-2.1-4-4. Applicants From Other States; Requirements
25-2.1-4-5. Continuing Education; Renewal Requirements; Inactive and Retired Status
25-2.1-4-8. Foreign Nation Accountancy Designation; Requirements for State Licensure