Notification by licensees who are associated with a nonlicensed office or business
Effective Mar 5, 2026Ark. R. 2026-21 (eff. March 5, 2026)Arkansas Code § 17-12-203
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- (A) A licensee that is associated with a nonlicensed office or business which performs professional services as defined in Arkansas Code § 17-12-103(17) of the Public Accountancy Act of 1975, Arkansas Code § 17-12-101 et seq., shall notify the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy of such associations within thirty (30) days after the creation of the relationship.
- (B) The notification must be in writing and clearly labeled “Notice of Association with an Unregistered Entity”.
- (C) A separate notice must be provided for each such association with a nonlicensed office or business.
- (2) Notice must be similarly given by the licensee when the relationship terminates.
(b) Information to be contained in the notices shall include:
- (1) Name of the nonlicensed office or business;
- (2) Name and percentage of ownership for each owner of the nonlicensed office or business;
- (3) Name of the manager of the nonlicensed office or business;
- (4) Address and phone number of the nonlicensed office or business;
- (5) Nature of professional services performed;
- (6) Effective date of relationship or termination; and
- (7) Additional information that may be requested by the board.