Fin. Code, § 17406.1 · Chapter 3. Escrow Regulations
Fin. Code, § 17406.1
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Whenever the reports and financial statements required pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section 17406 are to be reported upon or certified by an accountant other than the accountant reporting upon or certifying the licensee’s most recent reports or financial statements, the licensee shall furnish the commissioner with a written notice stating whether there was any disagreement with the former accountant on any matter in connection with the preparation of the most recent reports or financial statements reported upon or certified by that former accountant. If there was any disagreement, the licensee’s written notice shall describe the reasons for the disagreement. The written notice shall be signed by the chief executive officer of the licensee. The licensee shall also request, in writing, that the former accountant furnish the licensee with a letter addressed to the commissioner stating whether the former accountant agrees with the statements contained in the licensee’s written notice. If the former accountant disagrees with any of the licensee’s statements, the former accountant’s letter shall explain the reasons for disagreeing with the licensee’s statements. The written notice of the licensee, along with the former accountant’s letter shall be filed with the commissioner no later than 30 days from the date of engagement of the new accountant.
(b) The written notice of the licensee required by subdivision (a) shall be considered a notice for purposes of Section 17702.
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History
Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 496, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1995.
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