Only a person who holds a valid license, practice privilege, or permit issued under this chapter may issue a report on financial statements of another person or governmental unit. This restriction does not apply to
(1) an officer, partner, member, or employee of a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal entity affixing that person's signature to a statement or report in reference to the financial affairs of the sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal entity with wording designating the position, title, or office that the person holds in the sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal entity;
(2) an act of a public official or employee in the performance of official duties;
(3) the performance by persons of other services involving the use of accounting skills, including the preparation of tax returns, management advisory services, and the preparation of financial statements without the issuance of reports on them.