Pennsylvania Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties

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

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An expired or inactive license is reinstated for a $35 fee (49 Pa. Code § 11.4); the Board's fee schedule contains no separate late-renewal penalty.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: 49 Pa. Code § 11.4 - Fees (official, pacodeandbulletin.gov)

⚠️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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