Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to diminish or change the obligation of each accountant employed by the corporation to conduct his practice in accordance with the rules and regulations of the South Dakota State Board of Accountancy or by the code of professional ethics of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; any accountant who by act or omission causes the corporation to act or fail to act in a way which violates such standards of professional conduct, including any provision of this chapter, shall be deemed personally responsible for such act or omission and shall be subject to discipline therefor.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-13B-17

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.

Source: SL 1971, ch 260, § 2.