(a) Form of petition. Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, a petition for reinstatement by
an independent public accountant, an accounting firm, or an office of a firm
that was removed, suspended, or debarred under section 263.402 may be made in
writing at any time. The request shall contain a concise statement of the
action requested. The Board may require the petitioner to submit additional
information.
(b) Procedure. A petitioner for reinstatement under this section may, in the sole
discretion of the Board, be afforded a hearing. The accountant or firm shall
bear the burden of going forward with a petition and proving the grounds
asserted in support of the petition. The Board may, in its sole discretion,
direct that any reinstatement proceeding be limited to written submissions.
The removal, suspension, or debarment shall continue until the Board, for
good cause shown, has reinstated the petitioner or until the suspension
period has expired. The filing of a petition for reinstatement shall not stay
the effectiveness of the removal, suspension, or debarment of an accountant
or firm.
