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Connecticut CPA Requirements

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Connecticut CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements 
40 hours annually.
License Renewal Period
December 31 annually.
 CPE Reporting Cycle
July 1 to June 30 annually.
Ethics RequirementFour (4) hours of ethics in every three CPE cycles.
Carryover creditA maximum of 20 hours can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area RestrictionAt least 8 hours in financial statement preparation and reporting are required for CPAs providing attestation or compilation services.

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Simplifying Regulations for 2024

Connecticut CPE Requirement 
Connecticut CPAs are required to complete 40 hours annually.
Initial CPE Hours
New licensees must complete 40 CPE hours if they receive their license between January 1 and June 30, while those who obtain their license from July 1 to December 31 are exempt from CPE requirements during that initial period. View more
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours of ethics in every three CPE cycles. View more
Content Requirement
At least 8 hours in financial statement preparation and reporting are required for CPAs providing attestation or compilation services.
Subject Areas
No specific subject areas are specified, but NASBA-approved fields are accepted. View more 
Learning ModesAll CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes Group Internet Based, QAS Self-Study, Publishing books and articles (max. 10 hours), CPE Lecture or Discussion Leader (max. 20 hours), and more.
CPE DeadlineCPE credits must be completed by December 31 annually.
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Our Fast Track Connecticut CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Connecticut CPAs’ exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPE needs. View more
ReportingCPE credits must be reported by July 1 to June 30 annually.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by December 31 annually. Failure to comply with the CPE requirements may result in penalties. A late fee of $315 will be charged if you complete your CPE requirements after June 30 but before September 30. If you complete the hours between October 1 and December 31, the late fee increases to $625. View more
Carry Forward
A maximum of 20 hours can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.
Record RetentionMaintain records of completed CPE credits for 3 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board. View more
Renewal FeesThe renewal fee for Colorado CPAs is $565. View more

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Contact Information for the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy

Department of Consumer Protection, 
Connecticut State Board of Accountancy 
450 Columbus Boulevard 
Suite 901 
Hartford, CT 06103 
Phone: 860-713-6000 
Fax: 860-509-6247 
Email: DCP.LicenseCPA@ct.gov
Website: Department of Consumer Protection

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Connecticut’s CPE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official state requirements page for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Connecticut CPAs are required to complete 40 hours annually.

New licensees must complete 40 CPE hours if they receive their license between January 1 and June 30. Those licensed from July 1 to December 31 are exempt from CPE requirements during that initial period.

Yes, Connecticut CPAs must complete 4 hours of ethics in every three CPE cycles. Click here to access the ethics course on myCPE. 

Yes, CPAs providing attestation or compilation services must complete at least 8 hours in financial statement preparation and reporting for CPAs providing attestation or compilation services.

There are no specific subject area requirements. However, NASBA-approved fields of study are accepted.

Yes, all CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.

Eligible CPE activities include Group Internet-Based, QAS Self-Study, publishing books and articles (max. 10 hours), serving as a CPE lecture or discussion leader (max. 20 hours), and more.

The CPE deadline for Connecticut CPAs is December 31 annually.

Fast Track CPE from myCPE offers expertly curated Connecticut CPE packages that meet the state’s continuing education requirements. These comprehensive packages save time by covering all your CPE needs. 

CPE credits must be reported from July 1 to June 30 annually.

Connecticut CPAs must renew their licenses by December 31 annually. 

Yes, a maximum of 20 hours can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.

Connecticut CPAs must retain their CPE records for 3 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.

The renewal fee for Connecticut CPAs is $565. View more

Connecticut CPAs can visit the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy website for more FAQs and details on CPE requirements and regulations. 

Failure to meet CPE requirements may result in penalties, including late fees of $315 if requirements are completed after June 30 but before September 30, and $625 if completed between October 1 and December 31.

Yes, Connecticut Board of Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses comply with Connecticut CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.