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Section 2-4A-01 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Engagement review” means a peer review that evaluates whether there is a reasonable basis for expressing limited assurance that:         (1)    financial statements with which the individual or firm is associated conform in all material respects with professional standards; and         (2)    reports and internal documentation of the work […]

Section 2-4A-02 – Peer Reviews Authorized for Providers of Certain Services

    (a)    (1)    A licensee or permit holder who performs any of the services described in § 2-4A-04 of this subtitle shall be required to undergo, at least once every 3 years, a peer review.         (2)    The Board may modify the peer review requirement for a licensee or permit holder upon a showing of good cause.     (b)    A peer review […]

Section 2-4A-04 – System, Engagement, and Report Reviews

    (a)    A system review is required for a licensee or permit holder that performs any of the following services:         (1)    engagements governed by the Statements on Auditing Standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; or         (2)    engagements governed by the government auditing standards issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office;         (3)    examinations of prospective financial information under: […]

Section 2-4A-05 – Approval, Qualifications, and Duties of Peer Reviewers

    (a)    Prior to conducting a peer review, an individual must be approved by the Board.     (b)    In order to receive approval from the Board, a peer reviewer shall:         (1)    have and maintain an active license as a certified public accountant in this or any other state;         (2)    possess a level of knowledge of applicable professional standards acceptable to the […]

Section 2-4A-06 – Disciplinary or Corrective Actions

    (a)    Upon the receipt of a report from a peer reviewer, the Board shall review the report to determine what disciplinary or corrective action is appropriate.     (b)    The Board may require a licensee or permit holder to:         (1)    undergo peer review more frequently than once every 3 years; and         (2)    complete additional continuing professional education courses.     (c)    Prior to taking […]