Louisiana CPAs must complete 80 CPE hours over a two-year rolling period, with a minimum of 20 hours required each calendar year.
Newly licensed Louisiana CPAs are not required to complete CPE hours until the calendar year following licensure. The CPE hours are prorated, requiring 80 hours in the first year, 40 hours in the second year, and none in the third year of the compliance period.
Yes, Louisiana CPAs are required to complete 3 hours of board-approved ethics courses during each reporting period. View Louisiana State Ethics Course
Yes, CPAs involved in attest engagements must complete a minimum of 8 hours in Accounting and Auditing subjects. Additionally, CPAs may earn a maximum of 20 hours annually in Personal Development.
Louisiana CPAs can find detailed information on approved Fields of Study (FOS) on the Louisiana State Board of CPAs website. View more
Yes, Louisiana CPAs can complete all required CPE hours through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible activities include Self-Study, Live Webinars, Writing of Published Articles or Books (maximum of 10 hours), Service as a Lecturer or Speaker (maximum of 20 hours), Board-Approved Exams (maximum of 20 hours), and more.
CPE credits must be completed by December 31 annually.
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The reporting period is based on a two-year rolling cycle starting on January 1 of the first year and ending on December 31 of the second year.
Louisiana CPAs must renew their licenses by December 31 annually.
No, Louisiana CPAs cannot carry over excess CPE credits to the next reporting period.
Louisiana CPAs are required to retain their CPE records for 5 years.
The renewal fee for Louisiana CPAs is $100. View more
Louisiana CPAs can visit the Louisiana State Board of CPAs website for more FAQs detailed information regarding CPE requirements and regulations.
Failure to meet CPE requirements or timely renew may result in disciplinary action, including penalties or license suspension.
Yes, Louisiana Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with Louisiana CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.