Cal. Business and Professions Code § 5033 : California Business And Professions Code — Professions And Vocations Generally — Accountants — General Powers And Definitions — "Certified public accountant" defined Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session "Certified public accountant" means any person who has received from the board a certificate of certified public accountant and who holds a valid permit to practice under the provisions of this chapter. Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 5033