(1) The following terms may be cause for imposition of disciplinary action:

(a) continues to practice public accounting, or uses the designation CPA or LPA, after failure to comply with the requirements for annual renewal;

(b) failure to comply with the peer review rules of subchapter 11;

(c) violation of any of the provisions of Title 37, chapter 50, MCA, or rules promulgated by the board;

(d) performance of any fraudulent act while holding a license or practice privilege issued or extended under Title 37, chapter 50, MCA;

(e) failure of a Montana active licensee or practice privilege holder to meet the continuing education requirements established by the board;

(f) failure to respond to correspondence from the board, or to comply with orders of the board;

(g) receiving a "fail" peer review report, or second or subsequent "pass with deficiency" peer review report; 

(h) failure of a firm to comply with conditions imposed by the peer review program as a result of a "pass with deficiencies" or "failed" peer review classification;

(i) failure of a firm, licensee, or practice privilege holder to comply with professional conduct rules established in ARM Title 24, chapter 201, subchapter 7;

(j) failure of any individual using the practice privilege in Montana to qualify for such practice privilege;

(k) failure of any individual using the practice privilege in Montana to notify this board of any suspension, revocation, termination, or discipline of the license in any jurisdiction in which the individual practices; or

(l) failure of a Montana licensee who is using the practice privilege in another jurisdiction to cooperate with another jurisdiction's board of accountancy's investigation into acts of the licensee in that other jurisdiction.