Finance
CPAs CE & license renewal requirements
CPAs renew with the state Board of Accountancy and must complete continuing professional education (CPE) — commonly measured over a one-, two- or three-year reporting period.
Measured in CPE· every verified row is sourced and dated
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Jurisdictions verified
All 51 jurisdictions
| State | Renewal cycle | CPE | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Every 12 months | 40CPE | Verified |
| Alaska | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Arizona | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Arkansas | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| California | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Colorado | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Connecticut | Every 12 months | 40CPE | Verified |
| Delaware | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| District of Columbia | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Florida | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Georgia | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Hawaii | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Idaho | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Illinois | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Indiana | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Iowa | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Kansas | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Kentucky | Every 24 months | Varies | Verified |
| Louisiana | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Maine | Every 12 months | 40CPE | Verified |
| Maryland | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Massachusetts | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Michigan | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Minnesota | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Mississippi | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Missouri | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Montana | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Nebraska | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Nevada | Every 12 months | 40CPE | Verified |
| New Hampshire | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| New Jersey | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| New Mexico | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| New York | Every 36 months | Varies | Verified |
| North Carolina | Every 12 months | 33CPE | Verified |
| North Dakota | Every 12 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Ohio | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Oklahoma | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Oregon | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Pennsylvania | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Rhode Island | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| South Carolina | Every 12 months | 40CPE | Verified |
| South Dakota | Every 12 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Tennessee | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Texas | Every 12 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Utah | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Vermont | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Virginia | Every 12 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Washington | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| West Virginia | Every 36 months | 120CPE | Verified |
| Wisconsin | Every 24 months | 80CPE | Verified |
| Wyoming | Every 12 months | 120CPE | Verified |
Frequently asked questions
- How often do cpas renew their license?
- CPAs renew with the state Board of Accountancy and must complete continuing professional education (CPE) — commonly measured over a one-, two- or three-year reporting period.
- What are CPE?
- CPE are the continuing-education units cpas log toward their state's renewal requirement. The exact hours required vary by state — see the table above for each jurisdiction, or use our free renewal calculator.
- Is this page official?
- No — CPAs should always confirm their exact requirements with their state board before renewing. Every verified row above links directly to the board and the date we checked it.