Dana Solomon is a partner in the firm Seidner & Wilner, CPA's. The firm is located in Santa Monica, California and has a total of 25 professional staff. The firm prepared the audited financial statements of Hamilton, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 20X1 and issued its report on February 18, 20X2. Hamilton, Inc. is a publicly traded corporation. Dana Solomon was the lead partner in charge of the Hamilton, Inc. audit for the year ended December 31, 20X1. Dana Solomon has been offered a position as the Chief Financial Officer of Hamilton, Inc. Under the California Accountancy Act, what is the earliest date that Dana Solomon may accept this position?