Sec. 12. (a) The board may refuse to grant a certificate on the ground of failure to satisfy the good character requirement only if there is a substantial connection between the lack of good character of the applicant and the professional responsibilities of a licensee.
(b) A finding by the board of lack of good character must be supported by clear and convincing evidence.
(c) When an applicant is found to be unqualified for a certificate because of a lack of good character, the board shall furnish the applicant:
(1) a statement containing the findings of the board;
(2) a complete record of the evidence on which the determination was based; and
(3) a notice of the applicant's right of appeal.
As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 3. Certified Public Accountant
25-2.1-3-1. Qualification for Certificate
25-2.1-3-2. Examination; Qualifications; Education Requirement
25-2.1-3-3. Examination; Contents
25-2.1-3-4. Time of Holding Examinations
25-2.1-3-5. Use of Standardized Test; Contracting for Administration of Examination
25-2.1-3-7. Examination in Another State; Partial Credit
25-2.1-3-8. Examination; Waiver; Conditional Credit
25-2.1-3-10. Qualifications; Experience Requirement
25-2.1-3-11. Advanced Degree Instead of Accountancy Experience Requirement