Indiana § 25-2.1-3-12 Good character requirement

Indiana Statutes

§ 25-2.1-3-12 — Good character requirement

Indiana § 25-2.1-3-12

Title 25PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Art. 2.1ACCOUNTANTS

Ch. 3Certified Public Accountant

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Ind. Code § 25-2.1-3-12 (2026).

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(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.

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(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.