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.

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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)

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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