New Hampshire CPAs must complete 120 hours of CPE every three years, with at least 20 hours completed annually.
New Hampshire new licensees seeking renewal within three years must complete 80 or 40 CPE hours depending on their initial licensing date, while those licensed for less than a year are exempt from CPE requirements.
Yes, New Hampshire CPAs must complete four hours in professional ethics during each three-year period. Click here to view ethics courses on MYCPE ONE.
No, there is no minimum content requirement for New Hampshire CPAs.
Specific subject areas for CPE credits are outlined on the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy website. Click here to view the approved fields of study.
Yes, New Hampshire CPAs can complete all CPE hours through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible CPE activities include Self-study, Seminar or lecture, Authoring Articles, Books, or Other Publications (Max. 50%), and more.
CPE credits for New Hampshire CPAs must be completed by June 30 every three years.
The reporting period for New Hampshire CPAs runs from July 1 to June 30 over a three-year cycle.
New Hampshire CPAs must renew their licenses by June 30 every three years. Those anticipating a shortfall in CPE hours must petition the board by June 30, pay a $100 fine, and complete the missing hours within 60 days.
Yes, New Hampshire CPAs can carry forward a maximum of 60 CPE credits to the next reporting cycle.
New Hampshire CPAs must retain their CPE records for 4 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
The renewal fee for New Hampshire CPAs is $275. View more
CPAs who fail to meet the CPE requirements or renewal obligations by June 30 may face denial of renewal and additional penalties unless a petition is filed and approved due to hardship or extenuating circumstances.
Yes, New Hampshire Board of Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with New Hampshire’s CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.
