myCPE
myCPE

New Jersey CPA CPE Requirements

Know Your Requirement

New Jersey CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements
120 hours every 3 years, with a minimum of 20 hours per year.
License Renewal Period
December 31 triennially.
CPE Reporting Cycle
January 1 to December 31 triennially.
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours of New Jersey-specific law and ethics in every 3-year renewal period. Click here to view our course.
Carry Over Credits
New Jersey CPA cannot carry forward credits in the next reporting cycle.

Need guidance with compliance requirements?

Speak with our Compliance Advisor

Simplifying Regulations for 2024

CPE Requirements120 hours every 3 years, with a minimum of 20 hours per year.
Initial CPE HoursA licensee is exempt from CPE requirements during the initial licensing period.
Ethics RequirementFour (4) hours of New Jersey-specific law and ethics in every 3-year renewal period. Click here to view our course.
Content Requirement
  • CPAs in public practice in NJ require a minimum of 24 CPE in Accounting & Auditing, Other CPAs do not have any Accounting & Auditing requirement. 
  • Technical subject area requirement: 60 CPE for all the CPAs.
Subject AreasYou can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning Modes
100% of the total CPE that you earn in one continuing education year can be in self-study. 
Eligible Learning Activities
Eligible learning activities include self-study, blended learning, nano-learning, Instructors, lecturers, or discussion leaders (60-hour max), authoring (30-hour max),technical or peer reviews (60-hour max) and more.
CPE Deadline
31 December triennially.
Fast Track CPE
Our Fast Track New Jersey CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet New Jersey CPAs' exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPE needs. View more 
Reporting
1 January to 31 December triennially.
License Renewal
Renew CPE by December 31 triennially, if failed to renew by this date then CPA will be required to pay late renewal fees of $ 50. View more
Carry Forward
Carry forward of credits is not allowed.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for New Jersey CPAs is $135.

Do MY-CPE Courses Qualify for CPE in the State of New Jersey? - YES!

myCPE is NASBA-approved (Sponsor ID: 143597), and as an approved provider, myCPE offers many learning formats that meet New Jersey CPE requirements, including -  

  • Group Internet Based Live Webinars   
  • QAS Self-Study - Self-Paced Courses  
  • Group Live  
  • Nano Learning

You can verify our NASBA sponsorship under MY-CPE LLC on the NASBA Registry. For convenient access to our courses, click here to explore the MY-CPE 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 Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy

105 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 300 
Roseland, NJ 07068 
973-226-4494 
Email: njcpa@njcpa.org
Website: New Jersey Board of Accountancy 

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

Individual Subscription

With Subscription, you get access to everything you need to stay compliant, Here’s what’s included:

  • true true 13,000+ Hrs of Approved Content
  • true true 500+ Emerging Subject Areas
  • true true 100+ Ethics Courses Included
  • true true 100+ Conferences with Access to Industry Events
  • true true 250+ FastTrack Compliance Packages
    tooltip

    Pre-selected courses for quick compliance

  • true true 100+ Advanced Certification Programs
    tooltip

    Pre-selected compliant courses to Enhance Expertise in Focused Areas.

  • true true Practical Training Programs
    tooltip

    Hands-on Compliant courses for building real-world skills.

  • true true Compliance Tracker and Credit Vault
  • true true Instant Certification and Fast Reporting
  • true true Exclusive Mobile App Access
  • true true Access to Professional Communities
    tooltip

    Connect with like-minded professionals on Teams.

Trusted by 250,000+ Professionals

trust pilot review google review
Unlimited Access

Ready to Get Started? 

Sign up today and begin your learning journey immediately!

card
stripe
$199 For 12 Months

New Jersey CPA CPE Compliance

All-in-one package to fast-track your New Jersey CPA compliance, saving time and effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

New Jersey CPAs are required to complete 120 hours of CPE every 3 years, with a minimum of 20 hours per year.

Licensees are exempt from CPE requirements during their initial licensing period.

New Jersey CPAs must complete 4 hours of New Jersey-specific law and ethics during every 3-year renewal period. Click here to view our course.

Yes, CPAs in public practice must complete a minimum of 24 CPE hours in Accounting & Auditing. Other CPAs do not have an Accounting & Auditing requirement, but all CPAs must complete 60 CPE hours in technical subject areas.

You can find detailed information on acceptable fields of study (FOS) here

New Jersey CPAs can earn 100% of their CPE credits through self-study if the courses are from approved providers.

Eligible learning activities include self-study, blended learning, nano-learning, instructing (60-hour max), authoring (30-hour max), technical or peer reviews (60-hour max), and more.

The CPE deadline is December 31st, triennially.

Our Fast Track New Jersey CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet New Jersey CPAs' exact continuing education requirements. Save time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages. 

CPE credits should be reported between January 1 and December 31 during the triennial reporting cycle.

New Jersey CPAs must renew their license by December 31st, triennially. Late renewals incur a $50 penalty. View more

No, carry forward of CPE credits is not allowed.

New Jersey CPAs must retain CPE records for 5 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.

Yes, here is a link to the state board website where you can access FAQs on CPE requirements and regulations for New Jersey CPAs. 

Yes, myCPE courses are eligible for New Jersey CPAs as myCPE is a NASBA-approved provider (Sponsor ID 143597) and New Jersey Board of Accountancy accepts continuing education from NASBA providers. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.