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South Carolina CPA CPE Requirements

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South Carolina CPA CPE Requirements Overview

Last Reviewed on: 31 Mar, 2026

CPE Requirements
40 hours every year with no more than 12 credit hours of CPE in a single calendar day.
License Renewal period
February 1, annually.
CPE Reporting Cycle
January 1st to December 31st annually.
Ethics Requirement
Two (2) hours annually. View more
Carry Over Credits
Licensees may carry over up to 20 hours of CPE each year. Retired status licensees may carry over only 10 hours.
Subject Area Restriction 
No, there is no minimum subject area restriction. 

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South Carolina CPE Requirement
40 hours every year with no more than 12 credit hours of CPE in a single calendar day.
Initial CPE Hours
A licensee is not required to report continuing professional education for the year in which the initial license was obtained.
Ethics Requirement
Two (2) hours in every reporting cycle. View more
Content Requirement
There is no minimum content requirement.
Subject Areas
South Carolina CPAs accept subject areas that fall under NASBA-approved fields of study.
Learning Modes
All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible Learning Activities
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 Deadline
CPE credits must be completed annually by December 31st.
Fast Track CPE
Our Fast Track South Carolina CPE packages are expertly curated bundles meeting South Carolina CPAs' continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPE needs. View more  
Reporting
January 1st to December 31st annually.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by 1 February 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.). View more 
Carry Forward
South Carolina CPAs can carry over up to 20 CPE credits.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for South Carolina CPAs is $95. View more

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPE in the State of South Carolina? - YES!

South Carolina accepts continuing education courses that meet Board standards, including those offered by NASBA-registered sponsors. While NASBA approval is not required, MYCPE ONE is a registered sponsor and offers all major learning formats, including - 

  • Group Internet Based Live Webinars   
  • QAS Self-Study - Self-Paced Courses  
  • Group Live  
  • Nano Learning

You can verify our NASBA sponsorship under MYCPE ONE on the NASBA Registry. For convenient access to our courses, Click here to explore the MYCPE ONE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for the South Carolina State Board of Accountancy

110 CenterView Drive-Kingstree 
Building (29210) 
PO Box 11329 
Columbia, SC 29211-1329 
Phone: 803-896-4770 
Fax: 803-896-4554 
Email: Contact.Accountancy@llr.sc.gov
Website: South Carolina Board of Accountancy 

We Review CPE Compliance Requirements Every Six Months

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CPE requirement information for South Carolina CPA every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the state board of South Carolina and NASBA.

While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Accountancy accepts courses that meet its CPE standards, including those offered by NASBA-registered sponsors. While NASBA approval is not required, MYCPE ONE is a NASBA-approved provider (#143597), and our courses align with South Carolina’s CPE regulations. You can refer to the “QUALIFIES FOR” section on each course page to confirm eligibility.