South Carolina CPAs must complete 40 hours every year with no more than 12 credit hours of CPE in a single calendar day.
New licensees are not required to report continuing professional education for the year in which the initial license was obtained.
South Carolina CPAs must complete 2 hours of ethics CPE in every reporting cycle. Click here to view our ethics course.
There are no specific content requirements for South Carolina CPAs.
South Carolina CPAs accept subject areas that fall under NASBA-approved fields of study.
Yes, all CPE hours can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible learning activities include Live courses, QAS Self-Study, Nano-Learning (max. 4 hours), University courses, Credit hours for teaching (upto 10 hours), and more.
CPE credits must be reported from January 1st to December 31st annually.
South Carolina CPAs must renew their licenses by February 1 annually. After February 16, the license is lapsed, and you must complete a Reinstatement Application with a fee of $595 ($500 reinstatement fee and $95 current renewal fee.). Click here for more details
South Carolina CPAs can carry over upto 20 CPE credits to the next reporting cycle.
South Carolina CPAs must retain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years, as they may be subject to audits by the state board.
The renewal fee for South Carolina CPAs is $95.Click here for fee schedule.
Here is a link to the state board website where you can access FAQs on CPE requirements and regulations for South Carolina CPAs.
Yes, the South Carolina Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses from NASBA providers. My CPE is a NASBA-approved provider (143597), so our courses align with South Carolina CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.
