The board may, on its own motion, or on the complaint of any
person, initiate proceedings to determine the eligibility of an applicant
for the issuance of a certificate. Sufficient cause for this action
includes, but is not limited to, any of the following instances:
(1) fraud or deceit by an applicant on the certification
application;
(2) final conviction of a felony or of any crime, involving
dishonesty, fraud, moral turpitude, alcohol abuse or controlled substances,
or physical injury or threats of physical injury to a person, under
the laws of any state or of the United States, or the imposition of
deferred adjudication in connection with the criminal prosecution
of such an offense; or
(3) conduct indicating a lack of fitness to serve the
public as a professional accountant.
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