Utah Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties

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

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An individual whose Utah license expired for nonpayment may be relicensed only upon application stating why the license lapsed and completion of 80 hours of qualified CPE in the preceding 12 months, including at least 16 hours in accounting/auditing and passing the AICPA Professional Ethics and Utah Laws and Rules examinations (R156-26a-307).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: Utah R156-26a - CPA Licensing Act Rule text (official, utah.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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