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(4)  Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew authority to prac-
tice public accounting in any other state for any cause except failure
to pay an annual fee; or suspension or revocation of the right to
practice before any state or federal agency.

(5)   In the case of partnership, any of the causes enumerated
above; and in addition, failure or cessation of the partnership to
have all of the qualifications prescribed in Sections 6 or 8 for regis-
tration; or revocation, suspension or refusal to grant or renew the
certificate, registration or enrollment to practice of any partner.]

(1)  Fraud or deceit in obtaining or applying for any such certifi-
cate, registration or enrollment;

(2)  Violation of a rule of professional conduct promulgated by
the Board under the authority granted by this act.

(3)  Dishonesty, fraud or gross negligence in the practice of public
accounting.

(4) Conviction of a felony, or of any crime an element of which
is dishonesty or fraud under laws of any state or of the United States.
For the purpose of this subsection a plea of nolo contendere ac-
cepted by a Court shall be considered a conviction.

(5)  Violation of any provision of Section 14 of this Article.

(6)  Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew authority to prac-
tice public accounting in any other state for any cause except failure
to pay an annual fee; or suspension or revocation of the right to
practice before any state or federal agency.

(7)  Failure to become a citizen of the United States within six
years by any person not a citizen of the United States when he or
she received a certificate as a certified public accountant under this
Act.

(8)  In the case of a partnership or corporation, any of the causes
enumerated above; and in addition, failure or cessation of the part-
nership or corporation to have all of the qualifications prescribed
in Sections 6, 8 or 9 for registration; or revocation, suspension or
refusal to grant or renew the certificate, registration or enrollment
to practice of any partner or corporate officer.

[12.] 13. HEARINGS BEFORE BOARD: REVIEW

The Board may initiate proceedings under this article either on
its own motion or on the complaint of any person. Such proceed-
ings shall be conducted according to regulations established by the
Board as to notice, hearing, representation by counsel, and proce-
dure. The Board or any member thereof may issue subpoenas to
compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of docu-
ments, and may administer oaths, take testimony, and receive
exhibits in evidence. In case of disobedience to a subpoena the
Board may invoke the aid of any court of this State in requiring
the attendance and testimony of witness and the production of
documentary evidence. The Board shall not be bound by technical
rules of evidence. The decision of the Board shall be by majority
vote. Anyone adversely affected by such decision shall be entitled
to review thereof as provided by the administration procedure act,
Sections 255 and 256 of Article 41 of this Code as amended from
time to time.