2026 Regular Session
SB 916
Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia’s corporate law to allow accounting corporations to use ‘A.C.’ as their name ending. It clarifies that accounting corporations established before 2001 are permitted to continue operating. The bill also restricts the use of other terms like ‘company’ or ‘corporation’ in the name of an accounting corporation, ensuring ‘A.C.’ is the designated identifier.
Key provisions
- Allows accounting corporations to use ‘A.C.’ as a name ending.
- Continues accounting corporations established before July 1, 2001.
- Specifies the process for obtaining a certificate of incorporation.
- Prohibits the use of terms like ‘company’ or ‘corporation’ in the name of an accounting corporation.
Who is affected
- Accounting corporations
- Certified public accountants
- Public accountants
- Incorporators
- Secretary of State
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific name ending (‘A.C.’) for accounting corporations.
- Restricts the use of alternative corporate identifiers.
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