California Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a certified public accountant misses CE requirements in California, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Renewing a delinquent license requires a delinquency fee equal to 50% of the accrued renewal fee (BPC 5134(i)) plus additional CE of 20 hours for each full six-month period of delinquency, up to 80 hours (CBA restoration guidance).Verify with board
How compliance is checked
Under CBA continuing-education regulations, a licensee claiming CE credit must obtain and retain a certificate of completion or equivalent for four years after renewal (16 CCR 88.2).
Official source: California Board of Accountancy (restoration guidance; CE retention per 16 CCR 88.2)
Related
- Full requirements: California Accounting (CPA) CE requirements
- When it's due: California Accounting (CPA) license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: California Accounting (CPA) CE category requirements
- What it costs: California Accounting (CPA) license renewal fees
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