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Alabama CPA CPE Requirements

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ALABAMA CPA CPE REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW

CPE Requirements40 Hours Per year.
License Renewal PeriodDecember 31, Annually.
CPE Reporting CycleOctober 1 to September 30, Annually.
Ethics RequirementTwo (2) hours in every reporting cycle.
Carry Over CreditsAlabama CPA cannot carry forward credits in the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
  • Can take up to 12 hours of CPE in behavioral/personal development/production/spirituality; the rest of the courses shall directly contribute toward professional competence.
  • Subjects such as health and/or fitness, sports, and recreations, and foreign language, which will not contribute directly shall not be allowed.

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ALABAMA (AL) CPA CPE REQUIREMENTS

Alabama CPE RequirementAlabama CPAs are required to complete 40 hours of CPE annually.  
Initial CPE Hours Complete 40 CPE hours by one year after the next September 30. View more
Ethics Requirement Two (2) hours in every reporting cycle. View more
Content Requirement 
  • At least 8 hours must be in Accounting & Auditing subjects;  
  • A maximum of 12 hours may be in behavioral/personal development courses.
Subject Areas Click here to check Alabama's detailed approved FOS/ subject areas for CPE Credits.
Learning Modes All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers. 
Eligible Learning Activities Includes Group Internet Based, QAS Self-Study, Blended Group, Nano Learning (up to 10 hours), University/college courses (1 semester hour = 15 CPE hours), and more
CPE Deadline CPE credits must be completed by September 30 annually. 
Fast Track CPEOur Fast Track Alabama CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Alabama CPAs' exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPE needs. View more
ReportingCPE credits must be reported from October 1 to September 30 annually. 
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by December 31 annually. If not renewed by this date, a penalty fee of $500 will be applicable after February 28. View more
Carry Forward
Alabama CPAs cannot carry over excess credits to the next reporting cycle. 
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board. View more
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Alabama CPAs is $100. View more

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Alabama accepts continuing education courses from NASBA sponsors, and MYCPE ONE is a registered sponsor and specializes in various learning formats, including - 

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  • Nano Learning

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Contact Information for the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy

Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy 

PO BOX 300375 

Montgomery, AL 36130-0375 

Phone: (334) 242-5700 

Fax: (334) 242-2711

Website: www.asbpa.alabama.gov

Disclaimer : We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Alabama'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 requirement page for the most up-to-date and definitive information. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alabama Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must complete 40 hours of CPE annually.

New Alabama Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must complete 40 CPE hours by one year after the next September 30.

Yes, 2 hours of ethics CPE are required for every reporting cycle for Alabama CPAs.

At least 8 hours must be in Accounting & Auditing subjects annually.

A maximum of 12 hours can be in behavioral or personal development topics.

The Alabama State Board of Accountancy specify subject areas as per NASBA-approved fields of study and on MYCPE ONE we are qualified for CPE credits as per NASBA. Click here for more details. 

Yes, all CPE hours can be completed through self-study courses from approved providers.

Eligible CPE activities for Alabama CPAs include Group Internet-Based, QAS Self-Study, Blended Group, Nano Learning (up to 10 hours), university courses, in-firm programs, technical sessions, instruction, and authorship (up to 50% of the requirement) and more

CPE deadline for Alabama CPAs is by September 30 annually.

Fast Track CPE from MYCPE ONE offers customized 40-hour package designed to meet Alabama CPA requirements. It includes the 2-hour Ethics requirement and is fully compliant with Alabama State Board of Accountancy regulations. 

The reporting period for Alabama CPAs is from October 1 to September 30 annually. 

Alabama CPA licenses must be renewed by December 31 each year.

No, Alabama CPAs cannot carry forward CPE credits to the next year.

Alabama CPAs may need to upload CPE certificates during online renewal. If not, retain them for at least 5 years in case of an audit enquiry.

The license renewal fee for Alabama (AL) CPA is $100. For Further Information here is a link to its Fee Schedule

Yes, MYCPE ONE courses are approved for Alabama Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Since MYCPE ONE is a NASBA-approved provider (Sponsor ID 143597), many of our courses qualify for Alabama CPAs. For your convenience, we’ve added the “QUALIFIES FOR” section on each course page to provide specific details about the approval and qualifications of CPE credits. Please refer to these details when selecting courses.

Here is a Link to the state board website to access FAQs on CPE requirements and Regulations for Alabama CPA.

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