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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 901.503. Board Action Involving Applicant

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) On a determination that a ground for discipline exists under Subsection (b), after notice and hearing as provided by Section 901.509, the board may:

(1) deny an individual's application to take the uniform CPA examination;

(2) prohibit an individual from taking the uniform CPA examination for a period not to exceed five years;  or

(3) void an individual's uniform CPA examination grades.

(b) The board may discipline an individual under Subsection (a) for:

(1) fraud or deceit on an application for the uniform CPA examination;

(2) cheating on the uniform CPA examination;

(3) a final conviction of or the imposition of deferred adjudication for an offense under the laws of any state or the United States that:

(A) is a felony;  or

(B) includes fraud or dishonesty as an element of the offense;  or

(4) conduct indicating lack of fitness to serve the public as a professional accountant.

(c) The board shall provide for the refund of the examination fee paid by a person whose application for examination is denied under this section.

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