Use of word "Accountant" by non-CPA's. Is 17-12-106 which restricts the use of the word accountant and accounting to only those who are designated as certified public accountants, or public accountants, constitutional? RESPONSE: Sorry, this is in pending litigation, and therefore we cannot provide

STATE OF ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL a 201 EAST MARKHAM STREET STEVE CLARK HERITAGE WEST BUILDING ATTORNEY GENERAL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 oe (501) 371-2007 OPINION NO. 86-181 April 18, 1986 The Honorable Bobby Tullis State Representative Box 277. Mineral Springs, AR 71851 Dear Representative Tullis: This letter is in response to your letter requesting an opinion on the constitutionality of Ark. Stat. Ann. §71-626 which restricts the use of .the word “accountant” and "accounting" except by those designated as Certified Public Accountants or public accountants. This statute is in issue in pending litigation, Arkansas Board of Public Accountancy v. McDonald, Phillips Chancery “No. 85-311 ‘and Arkansas State Board of Accountancy v. Jayroe, St. Francis Chancery No. 85-315. In conformity with the established policy of this Office, I must decline to state an opinion as requested because of the pending litigation. Sincerely, On STEV kk - : Attorney General JSC:TSG: jk