California CPAs must complete 80 hours of CPE every two years, with a minimum of 20 hours annually.
New licensees must complete pro-rated CPE of 20 hours for each full six-month period until their first expiration date. They must also complete a Board-approved Regulatory Review course for their first renewal if issued on or after July 1, 2024.
Yes, California CPAs must complete 4 hours of qualifying ethics CPE every two years. Click here to view ethics courses on myCPE.
Yes, there is a minimum content requirement.
- Min. 40 hours of CPE must be technical, with a Max. of 40 hours in non-technical subjects.
- A 2-hour Regulatory Review course is required every 6 years, approved by the board. (Click here to access the course)
- Complete 24 hours in govt. accounting, auditing, or related subjects if you planned, directed, conducted, or reported on audits of a governmental agency in the last two years.
- Complete 24 hours of accounting and auditing (A&A) CE if you worked on audits, reviews, compilations, or attestations for a non-governmental agency in the same period.
- Complete 8 hours in preparation engagements or A&A if you performed preparation engagements of financial statements as your highest service level during the last two years.
- Complete 4 hours of fraud CE related to the prevention, detection, and reporting of fraud affecting financial statements if you are subject to the govt. auditing, A&A, or preparation engagement CE requirements. View more
While no specific subject areas are outlined, NASBA-approved fields of study are accepted by Arkansas State Board of Accountancy.
Eligible learning activities include Group Internet-Based, QAS Self-Study, Blended Learning, Nano Learning, University/college courses, and more.
The CPE credits must be completed by the last day of the CPA’s birth month, in either an odd or even year, depending on the CPA's birth year.
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The reporting period for CPE is biennial, with the reporting due by the last day of the CPA’s birth month, in an odd or even year, corresponding to their birth year.
California CPAs must renew their licenses by the last day of their birth month biennially, based on whether the year of birth is odd or even
No, California CPAs cannot carry over excess CPE credits to the next reporting cycle.
California 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 California CPAs is $280. Click here for more details.
California CPAs can visit the California Board of Accountancy website for more FAQs and details on CPE requirements and regulations.
Failure to meet CPE requirements by the renewal date will place the CPA license in delinquent status, resulting in license expiration. Additional penalties may apply depending on the length of non-compliance.
Yes, California Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with California CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.
