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New Hampshire (NH) CPA CPE Requirements

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New Hampshire (NH) CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements
120 hours every three years, with 20 hours annually.
License Renewal Period
June 30 every three years.
CPE Reporting Cycle
July 1 to June 30 over a 3-year reporting period.
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours in professional ethics.
Carryover credit
Max. 60 CPE credits can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
There is no minimum content requirement.

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New Hampshire CPE Requirement
New Hampshire CPAs are required to complete 120 hours every three years, with 20 hours annually.
Initial CPE Hours
New licensees seeking renewal within 3 years must complete either 80 or 40 CPE hours, depending on the time since certification, while those licensed for less than a year are exempt from CPE. View more
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours in professional ethics in each 3-years. View more
Content Requirement
There is no minimum content requirement.
Subject Areas
You can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning Modes
All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes Self-study, Seminar or lecture, Authoring articles, books, or other publications (Max. 50%), and more.
CPE Deadline
CPE credits must be completed by June 30 every three years.
Reporting
CPE credits must be reported from July 1 to June 30 over a 3-year reporting period.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by June 30 every three years. If a licensee expects to miss the CPE requirement, they must petition the board by June 30, pay a $100 fine, and complete the missing hours within 60 days. Repeat offenders may be granted waivers based on hardship, but the board may deny renewal if a licensee fails to meet the annual CPE requirement multiple times. View more
Carry Forward
Max. 60 CPE credits can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 4 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board. View more
Renewal FeesThe renewal fee for New Hampshire CPAs is $275. View more

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Contact Information for the New Hampshire CPA State Board of Accountancy

Office of Professional Licensure & Certification 
7 Eagle Square 
Concord, NH 03301 
Phone: (603) 271-2152 
Fax: (603) 271-7928 
Email: CustomerSupport@oplc.nh.gov 
Website: New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding New Hampshire’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

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. 

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.