Tennessee Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a certified public accountant misses CE requirements in Tennessee, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Failure to timely complete the 80-hour biennial CPE minimum is assessed a penalty of 8 additional CPE hours; penalty hours and proof of completion must be submitted within 180 days of the Board's deficiency notice (Rule 0020-05-.08). Licenses expired more than 6 months cannot be renewed and must go through reinstatement.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: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0020-05-.08 - Failure to meet CPE requirements (Cornell LII mirror)
Related
- Full requirements: Tennessee Accounting (CPA) CE requirements
- When it's due: Tennessee Accounting (CPA) license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Tennessee Accounting (CPA) CE category requirements
- What it costs: Tennessee Accounting (CPA) license renewal fees
⚠️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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