Current through December 30, 2024
Section Accy 2.501 - Requirements for renewal and reinstatement of individual licenses(1) RENEWAL BEFORE 5 YEARS. An individual certified public accountant who files an application for renewal of a license within 5 years after the renewal date may renew his or her license by filing with the board all of the following:(a) An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the department that includes the applicant's representation under penalties of perjury that, during the 2-year period immediately preceding the date of application, the applicant has completed at least 80 continuing professional development credits meeting the requirements under s. Accy 2.602.(b) The fee determined by the department under s. 440.03(9) (a), Stats., and the applicable late renewal fee specified in s. 440.08(3) (a), Stats.(2) RENEWAL AFTER 5 YEARS. An individual certified public accountant who files an application for renewal of a license 5 years or more after the renewal date may renew his or her license by filing with the board all of the following:(a) An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the department that includes the applicant's representation under penalties of perjury that, during the one-year period immediately preceding the date of application, the applicant has completed at least 120 continuing professional development credits meeting the requirements under s. Accy 2.602.(b) The fee determined by the department under s. 440.03(9) (a), Stats., and the applicable late renewal fee specified in s. 440.08(3) (a), Stats.(c) Verification of successful completion of examinations specified in s. Accy 2.301 or education specified in s. Accy 2.202 or both as may be prescribed by the board.(3) REINSTATEMENT.(a) Notwithstanding the board's authority under s. 442.12(1) (g), Stats., to grant a hearing pursuant to an application in writing and notice, an individual certified public accountant who has a license with unmet disciplinary requirements and who has failed to renew the license within 5 years after the renewal date, or an individual whose license has been surrendered or revoked, may apply for reinstatement of his or her license. The request shall be in writing and be accompanied by all of the following:1. The materials and fee specified in sub. (2) (a) to (c).2. Evidence of completion of disciplinary requirements, if applicable.3. Evidence of rehabilitation or change in circumstances warranting reinstatement of the credential.(b) The board shall grant reinstatement of a license following an application for reinstatement under par. (a) if the board determines the individual has satisfied the requirements under par. (a) 1. to 3. and the board determines reinstatement is warranted.Wis. Admin. Code Accounting Examining Board Accy 2.501
Adopted by, 2015 Wis. Act 217: cr. Register May 2016 No. 725, eff. 6/1/2016Amended by, CR 19-049: am. (1) (a), (2) (a) Register November 2019 No. 767, eff. 12/15/2019