(a) After a notice and hearing as provided in this subchapter, the Board shall suspend or revoke the registration to practice of a firm if at any time the firm does not meet all the qualifications prescribed by the provision of this subchapter under which it qualified for registration.
(b) After a notice and hearing as provided in this subchapter, and upon a determination by the Board that an applicant or firm has committed any of the acts described in § 47-2853.17(a), or violated any rule promulgated pursuant to this subchapter, the Board may take an of the following disciplinary actions:
(1) Deny a registration or refuse to renew a registration of a firm;
(2) Revoke or suspend the registration of a firm;
(3) Censure or reprimand a firm registered or permitted to practice in the District;
(4) Impose a civil fine not to exceed $25,000 for each violation by an applicant or a firm registered or permitted to practice in the District; or
(5) Restrict a firm from offering or providing attestation services, as defined in § 47-2853.41(1), in the District.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 15, 2017, D.C. Law 21-276, § 2(g), 64 DCR 955.)
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.48.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]
Chapter 28 - General License Law
Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure
§ 47–2853.41. Definitions; scope of practice for accountants
§ 47–2853.42. Eligibility requirements
§ 47–2853.43. Certain representations prohibited
§ 47–2853.44. Registration of firms of certified public accountants
§ 47–2853.45. Registration of firms of public accountants. [Repealed]
§ 47–2853.46. Offices; annual registration. [Repealed]
§ 47–2853.47. Permits; issuance. [Repealed]