Sec 32-730.03. Expired status; reinstatement

A. A registrant's certificate or registration is expired if the registrant fails to reinstate the certificate or registration within twelve months after it has been suspended pursuant to section 32-741.01 or 32-741.02 or fails to reinstate a certificate that has been on inactive status pursuant to section 32-730.01 for more than six years.

B. An individual whose certificate has expired shall not assume or use the title or designation of "certified public accountant" or "public accountant" or the abbreviation "C.P.A.", "CPA", "P.A." or "PA" while the certificate remains on expired status unless the individual qualifies for limited reciprocity privilege pursuant to section 32-725.

C. An individual whose certificate has expired may apply for reinstatement and the board may reinstate the certificate if the individual meets all of the following requirements:

1. Files an application for reinstatement on a form prescribed by the board and pays the reinstatement application fee pursuant to section 32-729.

2. Submits proof that the individual has satisfied continuing professional education requirements as prescribed by the board.

3. Affirms that the individual has not engaged in any conduct that would constitute grounds for revocation or suspension of a certificate pursuant to section 32-741.

4. On board approval of reinstatement, pays the registration fee pursuant to section 32-729.

D. A firm whose registration has expired may apply for reinstatement and the board may reinstate the firm's registration with a new effective date of the firm's formation if the firm meets both of the following requirements:

1. Files an application on a form prescribed by the board and pays the registration fee pursuant to section 32-729.

2. Meets the requirements of section 32-731.