Oregon CPAs must complete 80 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) biennially, with a minimum of 20 hours required each year.
New licensees have prorated CPE requirements, earning three hours per month from the license issuance date. The annual requirement of 20 hours is adjusted to two per month, with hours earned in the issuance month counting toward this total. Non-technical hours are limited to 20% of the total to ensure a focus on technical skills.
CPAs in Oregon must complete four hours of ethics CPE every two years. Click here to view the course
A maximum of 16 CPE credits can be completed in non-technical subjects. Additionally, licensees on the municipal roster must complete 24 hours of CPE in government auditing each renewal period, with 16 hours in specific subjects.
The approved Fields of Study (FOS) link for CPE credits is here.
Yes, CPAs in Oregon can fulfill 100% of their CPE requirements through self-study.
Eligible learning activities include Group Internet-based courses, QAS Self-Study, Blended Group formats, Nano-Learning, peer reviewer activities (a maximum of 16 hours), and more.
CPE credits must be completed by June 30 on a biennial basis, depending on whether the CPA’s permit number is odd or even.
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The reporting period is biennially from July 1 to June 30, based on whether the CPA’s permit number is odd or even.
CPAs must renew their CPE license by June 30 on a biennial basis. If not renewed by this date, a late fee of $255 will apply for active CPAs.
Oregon CPAs can carry up to 20 excess CPE credits to the next reporting cycle, but these cannot be used to meet the minimum annual requirement.
CPAs must maintain records of completed CPE credits for five years, as these may be subject to audit by the state board.
The renewal fee for Oregon CPAs is $255.
Yes, Oregon Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses if NASBA approves the provider. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with Oregon’s CPE regulations. To check eligibility, you can refer to each course page's "QUALIFIES FOR" section.
