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West VirginiaSB 9162026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation

Sponsored By: Robbie Morris (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§30-9-30

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

CPAs can form accounting corporations

Beginning July 1, 2026, one or more certified public accountants or public accountants can organize and own an accounting corporation in West Virginia, under terms and limits set by rule. When the Secretary of State has the authorization certificate and the application meets the corporate code, the Secretary issues a certificate of incorporation. Accounting corporations formed before July 1, 2001 remain valid under state law.

Naming rules for accounting corporations

Beginning July 1, 2026, an accounting corporation’s name must include “accounting corporation” or “A.C.” You may not use “company,” “corporation,” “incorporated,” or other corporate words, except “accounting corporation” or “A.C.” Firms that do not meet this must choose a name that fits the rule.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Robbie Morris

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 248 • No: 0

House vote • 3/14/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 606)

Yes: 96 • No: 0

House vote • 3/14/2026

Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 607)

Yes: 96 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/21/2026

Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 191)

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/21/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 190)

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 3/25/2026

    3/25/2026Senate

  2. To Governor 3/18/2026

    3/18/2026Senate

  3. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/14/2026House

  4. Read 3rd time

    3/14/2026House

  5. Passed House (Roll No. 606)

    3/14/2026House

  6. Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 607)

    3/14/2026House

  7. Communicated to Senate

    3/14/2026House

  8. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026House

  9. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

  10. To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  11. Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  12. Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  13. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/13/2026House

  14. Read 2nd time

    3/12/2026House

  15. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/11/2026House

  16. Postponed on 2nd reading, Special Calendar, until 3/12/2026

    3/11/2026House

  17. Do pass

    3/10/2026House

  18. Immediate consideration

    3/10/2026House

  19. Read 1st time

    3/10/2026House

  20. House received Senate message

    2/23/2026House

  21. Introduced in House

    2/23/2026House

  22. To Government Organization

    2/23/2026House

  23. To House Government Organization

    2/23/2026House

  24. On 3rd reading

    2/21/2026Senate

  25. Read 3rd time

    2/21/2026Senate

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