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Hawaii CPA CPE Requirements

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Hawaii CPA CPE Requirements Overview

Last Reviewed on: 25 Mar, 2026

CPE Requirements
80 hours every 2 years, minimum 20 each year.
License Renewal Period 
December 31 biennially, odd years.
CPE Reporting Cycle
January 1- December 31 biennially, odd years.
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours in the subject area of ethics or professional conduct every two years. Click here to view our course
Carry over credits
Excess Credit of up to 40 hours can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
There is no minimum subject area requirement.

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Simplifying Regulations for 2026

CPE RequirementHawaii CPAs must complete 80 hours every two years, at least 20 hours yearly. 
Initial CPE Hours
The CPE requirement of 80 hours may be prorated only for the permit obtained for the biennium period immediately following an individual's first permit to practice.
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours in every reporting cycle. View more
Content Requirement
There is no minimum requirement.
Subject Areas
Hawaii Board recognizes and accepts CPE courses 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
QAS Self-Study, Group Internet-Based, Nano Learning, Reviewer(max.20), Instructor (max 40 hours), and more.
CPE Deadline
CPE credits must be completed by December 31 biennially, ending in odd-numbered years
Reporting
CPE credits must be reported from January 1 to December 31 biennially, ending in odd-numbered years.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license biennially by December 31 of odd years. If not renewed by this date, a penalty fee of $204 will be applicable.
Carry Forward
Hawaii CPAs can carry over a maximum of 40 Credits.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 4 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal FeesThe renewal fee for Hawaii CPAs is $152. View More

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

Hawaii 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 Hawaii Board of Accountancy

Hawaii Board of Accountancy
335 S. Marine Corps Drive 
Suite 101 
Tamuning, GU 96913 
Phone: 671-647-0813 
Fax: 671-647-0816 
Email: execdir@Hawaiiboa.org
Website: Hawaii Board of Public 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 Hawaii CPA every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the state board of Hawaii 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.

Hawaii CPA CPE Requirements: License vs. Permit-to-Practice

Hawaii CPA CPE requirements depend on whether you hold a permit to practice. For Hawaii CPA license renewal, license-only holders need four hours of ethics or professional conduct every two years. 


Permit-to-practice holders need 80 CPE hours per biennium, including four ethics hours and at least 20 hours each calendar year. Both credentials renew by December 31 of odd-numbered years; the next deadline falls in 2027. Choose Hawaii CPA CPE courses from eligible sponsors and retain certificates for Board audits. 


Permit holders may carry forward up to 40 excess hours, but ethics credits cannot satisfy the next cycle’s ethics requirement.






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Frequently Asked Questions

Hawaii CPAs must complete 80 hours of CPE every two years, with at least 20 hours required annually.

The first permit approved in the first three months of the biennium must earn 80 hours for subsequent licenses. This requirement decreases by 10 hours every three months, down to 10 hours for permits approved in the last three months.

Hawaii CPAs must complete 4 hours of ethics CPE every reporting cycle. Click here to view our ethics course.

There are no specific content requirements for Hawaii CPAs.

Hawaii Board recognizes and accepts CPE courses that fall under NASBA-approved fields of study.

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

Eligible activities include Group Internet-based, QAS Self-Study, Nano learning, Reviewers (max 20 hours), Instructors (max 40 hours), and more.

CPE credits must be completed by December 31 biennially, ending in odd-numbered years.

CPE credits must be reported biennially from January 1 to December 31, ending in odd-numbered years.

Hawaii CPAs must renew their licenses biennially by December 31 of odd-numbered years. If not renewed by this date, a penalty fee of $204 applies.

Yes, Hawaii CPAs can carry over a maximum of 40 credits to the next reporting cycle.

Hawaii CPAs must retain CPE records for 4 years, as they may be subject to state board audits.

The renewal fee for Hawaii CPAs is $152.

Here is a link to the state board website where you can access FAQs on CPE requirements and regulations for Hawaii CPAs.

Yes, the Hawaii 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 Florida’s CPE regulations. You can refer to the “QUALIFIES FOR” section on each course page to confirm eligibility.

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