Illinois CPA discipline records: what IDFPR publishes
How IDFPR records discipline against Illinois CPAs and CPA firms, which actions appear in the data, and how to read them on a listing.
Checked against sources on Oct 21, 2026
What the data shows
For each public accountant record, IDFPR’s Professional Licensing dataset has an “ever disciplined” flag and, per action, a case number, the action, start and end dates and a reason. In the data checked Oct 21, 2026, 386 records list at least one action and 100 of them are current listings on Licensed Illinois.
Actions by type
| Action | Actions recorded |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 196 |
| Reprimand | 87 |
| Fine | 85 |
| Revocation | 54 |
| Refuse To Renew | 49 |
| Probation | 45 |
| Probation w/o Monitoring | 6 |
| Cease And Desist | 1 |
| Surrender (Relinquish) | 1 |
| Permanent Inactive | 1 |
Counted once per case, action and start date.
How to read an action on a listing
Each action shows the action type, the date it took effect (and ended, if IDFPR gives an end date), the IDFPR case number and the reason as IDFPR wrote it. The record’s current status is shown separately: a CPA can have past discipline and a current, active license.
Orders and complaints
IDFPR publishes monthly discipline reports. Its check-a-license page says disciplinary documents can be requested through a FOIA request. Complaints can be filed with IDFPR online.
Questions
Is CPA discipline public in Illinois?
Yes. IDFPR's open data lists disciplinary actions with case numbers, dates and reasons, and IDFPR publishes monthly discipline reports.
Does past discipline mean a CPA can't practice?
Not necessarily. Check the current status: many disciplined CPAs have an Active license after a fine, reprimand or completed suspension.
How do I get the full disciplinary order?
IDFPR says disciplinary documents can be requested through a FOIA request; its monthly discipline reports summarize actions.