Massachusetts Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a certified public accountant misses CE requirements in Massachusetts, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
If a licensee's Continuing Education Statement is not approved for biennial license renewal, the applicant is notified and may be granted a period of time by the board to correct the deficiencies noted (252 CMR 2.14).Verify with board
How compliance is checked
The Continuing Education Committee verifies CPE information submitted by licensees on a test basis (252 CMR 2.14).
Official source: 252 CMR 2.14 (text reproduced on Cornell LII)
Related
- Full requirements: Massachusetts Accounting (CPA) CE requirements
- When it's due: Massachusetts Accounting (CPA) license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Massachusetts Accounting (CPA) CE category requirements
- What it costs: Massachusetts Accounting (CPA) license renewal fees
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