Under the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA), which of the following is a ground for a State Board of Accountancy to revoke a CPA's license?

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Failure to join the AICPA.

Refusal to settle a civil lawsuit regarding professional fees.

Failure to file a personal tax return for a year in which no tax was due.

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

How to approach this question

Identify the most severe ethical violation that directly impacts professional fitness.

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D.Dishonesty, fraud, or gross negligence in the practice of public accounting.✓ Correct

The Uniform Accountancy Act grants State Boards the authority to revoke or suspend licenses for conduct including fraud, dishonesty, deceit, or gross negligence in the practice of accounting. Failure to join a professional body (AICPA) is not a licensing requirement.

Common mistakes

Confusing professional organization membership (AICPA) with state licensure requirements.

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