California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 5022

The qualifications committee shall make recommendations and forward its report to the board for action on any matter on which it is authorized to act.  An applicant for registration as a certified public accountant who is aggrieved by any action taken by the committee with respect to their qualifications may appeal to the board in accordance with rules or regulations prescribed by the board.  The board on the appeal may give an oral or written examination as an aid in determining whether the applicant is qualified under the terms of this chapter.