No person or firm may be recognized as a qualified independent certified public accountant if the person or firm: (1) Is not in conformity with the Code of Professional Ethics of the American Institute of CPA's and in all states in which the accountant is licensed to practice, or, for a Canadian or British company, that is not a chartered accountant; or (2) Has either directly or indirectly entered into an agreement of indemnity or release from liability with respect to the audit of the insurer. Source: SL 2007, ch 294 , § 3.