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If you've been practicing as a CPA, you will have to renew your license to continue your practice. CPAs are required to keep their licenses active in order to practice public accounting. In other words, you must meet the requirements set by your state's or jurisdiction's Board of Accountancy.

I've outlined here the steps involved in Renewing a CPA License and state-wise CPE requirements of CPAs in U.S. state and jurisdictional boards.

Renewing a CPA License

There are 55 states and jurisdictions in the USA with different CPA license renewal processes, so it is impossible to provide a common step-by-step procedure for all CPAs. However, here are some general steps you should follow:

Be aware of when your license expires.
The renewal period for your state begins and ends at different times. Renewals should be made at the beginning of the period whenever possible.
Find out how your state handles renewals. You can find renewal forms for CPA licenses here. Your state board can assist you if you are unclear about the details.
Pay the renewal fee and gather your CPE documentation.

CPA Reporting Cycle & CPE Requirements

CPE requirements vary from state to state. Listed below is a chart that provides basic information about CPAs' CPE deadlines and credit requirements in each of the U.S. states and jurisdictions. Remember to keep an eye on the license renewal dates for each listing where CPE credits are required. Make sure you don't miss your deadlines!

Conclusion

Despite some similarities between states when it comes to CPA license renewal and continuing professional education, the requirements for renewal and reporting are different enough to caution you to familiarize yourself with your jurisdiction's requirements.

At myCPE, you can attend numerous courses like live courses, On Demand courses, E-Books, Virtual Conferences, Podcasts, etc. With this, you can also check your credit requirements and reporting deadline.

If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to your state's Board of Accountancy, or you can also contact myCPE.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started as a new CPA? Which CPE requirements do I have to meet?

It is obvious that the answer to this question depends on your state or jurisdiction. The first time you renew will generally be the first time you will need to begin taking or reporting CPE. You should be able to practice using current knowledge.

When must a CPA's license be renewed?

Each state has a different renewal period, but no renewal period is shorter than one year or longer than three years. It is possible, however, that your first renewal period will be shorter than usual, depending on the state.

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Imtiaz Munshi, CPA

CFO, AZSTEC LLC

The author Imtiaz Munshi is a Certified Public Accountant and CFO at Azstec, LLC. He is Business Strategist, Tax Planner, Entrepreneur and Advisor to "HNEs" (High Net Worth Entrepreneurs).