Section 901.503 - Board Action Involving Applicant(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:(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.Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 525, Sec. 21, eff. 9/1/2003. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.