Illinois Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a certified public accountant misses CE requirements in Illinois, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Practicing or offering to practice on an expired license is considered unlicensed activity and is grounds for discipline under Section 9 of the Public Accounting Act, except as set forth in Section 17.2.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
The Division may periodically audit CPE course information submitted by licensees; each renewal applicant must retain or otherwise produce evidence of CPE compliance (68 Ill. Admin. Code 1420.70(d)).
Official source: Illinois Admin. Code tit. 68, secs. 1420.70 and 1420.80 (text reproduced on Cornell LII)
Related
- Full requirements: Illinois Accounting (CPA) CE requirements
- When it's due: Illinois Accounting (CPA) license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Illinois Accounting (CPA) CE category requirements
- What it costs: Illinois Accounting (CPA) license renewal fees
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