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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 9§ 5155 Disqualified Shareholder Income Restriction

§ 5155 Disqualified Shareholder Income Restriction

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§ 5155 Disqualified Shareholder Income Restriction

Key Takeaways

  • •If a shareholder in an accounting company becomes disqualified (like losing their license), they can't get money from the work done while they were disqualified.
  • •The company can't pay them or give them any benefits from that work.
  • •This rule is to make sure only qualified people get paid for accounting work.

Example

An accountant loses their license but still owns part of the company. The company keeps working and making money.

The accountant who lost their license can't get any of the money the company makes while they're disqualified. The money must go to the other qualified accountants.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5155 Disqualified Shareholder Income Restriction

The income of an accountancy corporation attributable to professional services rendered while a shareholder is a disqualified person (as defined in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act) shall not in any manner accrue to the benefit of such shareholder or his shares in the accountancy corporation. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1113.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 2996.2 Disqualified Shareholder Income Restriction
  • § 5154 Accountancy Corporation Licensing Requirements
  • § 5157 Accountancy Corporation Ownership Rules
  • § 2780 Nursing Corporation Disqualified Shareholder Incom
  • § 3165 Optometric Corporation Income Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 5155.
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