Delaware CPAs are required to complete 80 hours biennially, with at least 20 hours every year.
Newly licensed Delaware CPAs have prorated CPE requirements. If the permit is issued less than one year before renewal, no hours are needed. If issued at least one year but less than two years prior, 40 hours are required, including specific subject areas.
Yes, Delaware CPAs must complete 4 hours of Delaware-specific ethics approved by the Board within the immediately preceding two-year period. View Delaware State Ethics Course
Yes, Delaware CPAs must complete at least 8 hours in accounting and/or auditing, 8 hours in taxation, and an additional 20 credit hours in either accounting, auditing, or taxation.
Specific subject areas for CPE credits are outlined on the Delaware Board of Accountancy website. Click here to view the approved fields of study.
No, a maximum of 30% of CPE can be completed through self-study.
Eligible CPE activities include Group Internet Based, QAS Self-Study, Instructor or Discussion Leader (max. 50% of total CPE), and publishing books and articles (max. 20 hours), and more.
The CPE deadline for Delaware CPAs is June 30th of odd-numbered years.
CPE credits must be reported biennially from July 1 to June 30 in odd-numbered years.
Delaware CPAs must renew their licenses by June 30th of odd-numbered years.
No, Delaware CPAs cannot carry forward excess CPE credits to the next reporting cycle.
Delaware CPAs must retain their CPE records for 5 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
The renewal fee for Delaware CPAs is $187. View more
Yes, Delaware Board of Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with Delaware’s CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.
