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North Carolina Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a certified public accountant misses CE requirements in North Carolina, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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The Board may revoke a certificate or censure the holder, and assess a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 (G.S. 93-12(9)). Failure to complete the renewal package within 30 days after the Board's demand letter results in automatic forfeiture of the certificate (21 NCAC 08J .0101; G.S. 93-12(15)).Verify with board

How compliance is checked

A completed CPE report is required with each renewal (21 NCAC 08G .0406(a)); licensees must retain CPE completion certificates and produce them to the Board upon notification of an audit.

Official source: 21 NCAC 08J .0101 and 08G .0406 (NC OAH certified rules); N.C. Gen. Stat. §93-12

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