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Illinois CPE Requirements for CPA

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Illinois CPE Requirements for CPA Overview

CPE Requirements120 hours every 3 years
License Renewal PeriodSeptember 30th, every 3 years
CPE Reporting CycleOctober 1 to September 30, every 3 years
Ethics RequirementFour (4) hours every three years.
Carry Over CreditsIllinois CPA cannot carry forward credits in the next reporting cycle
Subject Area Restriction
  • 1 hour must be in sexual harassment prevention training from an IDFPR-approved continuing education provider. View more  
  • An Illinois CPA can complete a maximum of 24 CPE Personal Development hours every reporting cycle.

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Simplifying Regulations for 2024

Illinois CPE RequirementIllinois CPAs must complete 120 hours every three years.
Initial CPE HoursCPAs are exempt from CPE requirements for their first license renewal.
Ethics RequirementFour (4) hours in every reporting cycle. View more 
Content Requirement
  • 1 hour must be in sexual harassment prevention training from an IDFPR-approved continuing education provider. View more 
  • Maximum 24 hours in Personal Development Course.
Subject AreasIllinois CPAs can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning ModesCPAs can complete up to 80 hours of CPE through in-class or live webinar courses, while a maximum of 60 hours can be completed via self-study. 
Eligible Learning ActivitiesGroup Internet-Based, QAS Self-Study, Nano Learning, Instructor(max 60 hours), and more.
CPE DeadlineCPE credits must be completed by September 30 of the third year in the 3-year cycle.
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ReportingCPE credits must be reported from October 1 of the first year to September 30 of the third year in the 3-year cycle 
License Renewal
  • Renew your CPA license on September 30 of each 3-year cycle,  
  • If not renewed till this date, then a penalty will be applied of $50 plus all lapsed renewal fees, not to exceed $260;
Carry ForwardIllinois CPAs cannot carry over CPE credits. 
Record RetentionMaintain records of completed CPE credits for 6 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.  
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Illinois CPAs is $40.

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Contact Information for the Illinois Department of Financial And Professional Regulation Public Accountancy Section

Illinois Department of Financial And Professional Regulation Public Accountancy Section
320 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor 
Springfield, IL 62786 
Phone: 800-560-6420 
Fax: 217-782-7645 
Email: fpr.prfgroup01@illinois.gov
Website: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Illinois'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

Illinois CPAs must complete 120 hours of CPE every three years.

CPAs are exempt from CPE requirements for their first license renewal.

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

At least 1 hour must be in sexual harassment prevention training from an IDFPR-approved continuing education provider, and a maximum of 24 hours can be in personal development courses.

Illinois CPAs can find detailed fields of study (FOS) on the state board’s website.

No, CPAs can complete up to 80 hours of CPE through in-class or live webinar courses, while a maximum of 60 hours can be completed via self-study.

Eligible activities include Group Internet-Based, QAS Self-Study, Nano Learning, and Instructor-led courses (maximum 60 hours) and more.

CPE credits must be completed by September 30 of the third year in the 3-year cycle.

CPAs must renew their licenses by September 30 of each 3-year cycle. If not renewed by this date, a penalty of $50 plus all lapsed renewal fees, not to exceed $260, will be applied.

No, Illinois CPAs cannot carry over CPE credits to the next reporting cycle.

Illinois CPAs must maintain records of completed CPE credits for 6 years, as they may be subject to audits by the state board.

The renewal fee for Illinois CPAs is $40.

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

Yes, myCPE courses are approved for Illinois Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professionals as it is IDFPR-approved (Approval No. 158002756), as well as NASBA-approved provider (Sponsor ID: 143597). You can check the eligibility of each course by referring to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on the course page.