Montana Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a certified public accountant misses CE requirements in Montana, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Under 37-50-325, MCA, the board may discipline a licensee for fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate, dishonesty, fraud or gross negligence in the practice of public accounting, violation of board rules of professional conduct, felony conviction, or conviction of a crime involving dishonesty or fraud.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
The board conducts CPE audits through its CPE Audit Service; a licensee selected for CPE audit must report CPE and provide documentation through the service (board CPE guidance).
Official source: Montana SB 391 (1979) - disciplinary grounds text, 37-50-321/325 MCA (courts.mt.gov)
Related
- Full requirements: Montana Accounting (CPA) CE requirements
- When it's due: Montana Accounting (CPA) license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Montana Accounting (CPA) CE category requirements
- What it costs: Montana Accounting (CPA) license renewal fees
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