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North Carolina (NC) CPA CPE Requirements

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North Carolina (NC) CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements40 hours/ 2000 CPE minutes every year
License Renewal Period
Before July 1, Annually.
CPE Reporting Cycle
January 1 to December 31 annually.
Ethics Requirement
One (1) hour/ 50 CPE minutes of ethics every year.
Carry Over Credits
North Carolina CPA can carry forward up to 20 hours of CPE credits in the next reporting cycle, ethics CPE hours shall not be included in any carry forward hours.
Subject Area Requirement
There is no minimum content requirement.

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CPE Requirements40 hours/ 2000 CPE minutes every calendar year.
Initial CPE Hours
  • CPAs approved in April–June must complete 30 hrs/1,500 CPE minutes within the calendar year. 
  • CPAs approved in July–September must complete 20 hrs/1,000 CPE minutes within the calendar year. 
  • CPAs approved in October–December must complete 10 hrs/ 500 CPE minutes within the calendar year. View more
Ethics RequirementOne (1) hour/ 50 CPE minutes of ethics every year. Click here to view our course
Content Requirement
There is no minimum content requirement.
Subject Areas 
North Carolina Board of Accountancy accepts field of studies as per NASBA.
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 Group Activities, Self-Study and Nano learning, Blended Learning, College Courses (Max 50% of annual CPE), Authoring Publications (Max. 25% of CPE) and more.
CPE Deadline
31 December annually.
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Reporting
1 January to 31 December annually.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license before July 1 annually, if a CPA fails to renew their license before July 1, the Board will send a Letter of Demand to the CPA at the mailing address on file with the Board. View more
Carry Forward
Carry forward up to 20 hours of CPE credits in the next reporting cycle, ethics CPE hours shall not be included in any carry forward hours.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 4 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for North Carolina CPAs is $60.

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Contact Information for the North Carolina State Board of Public Accountancy

1101 Oberlin Road
Suite 104
Raleigh, NC 27605-1169
(919) 733-4222
(919) 733-4209 fax
Mailing Address
PO Box 12827
Raleigh, NC 27605-2827
Website: North Carolina Board of Accountancy 

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

North Carolina CPAs must complete 40 hours or 2,000 CPE minutes every calendar year.

Initial CPE requirements are based on the approval month: 

  • CPAs approved in April–June must complete 30 hours or 1,500 CPE minutes within the calendar year. 
  • CPAs approved in July–September must complete 20 hours or 1,000 CPE minutes within the calendar year. 
  • CPAs approved in October–December must complete 10 hours or 500 CPE minutes within the calendar year.  

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CPAs in North Carolina must complete 1 hour or 50 CPE minutes of ethics each year.  Click here to view our ethics course

No, there is no minimum content requirement.

The North Carolina Board of Accountancy accepts NASBA-approved fields of study.

Yes, CPAs may complete 100% of their annual CPE through self-study.

Eligible learning activities include Group Activities, Self-Study, Nano learning, Blended Learning, College Courses (a maximum of 50% of annual CPE), Authoring Publications (25% of CPE), and more

The CPE completion deadline is December 31 each year.

The reporting period runs from January 1 to December 31 each year.

CPAs must renew their licenses before July 1 each year. If renewal is not completed by July 1, the Board will issue a Letter of Demand to the CPA’s mailing address on file. For more details, click here

Yes, CPAs may carry forward up to 20 hours of CPE credits to the next reporting cycle. Ethics hours are not eligible for carry forward.

CPAs must maintain CPE records for 4 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.

The renewal fee for North Carolina CPAs is $60.

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

Our Fast Track North Carolina CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet the exact requirements of North Carolina CPAs, helping you efficiently complete CPE through comprehensive course selections.

Yes, myCPE courses comply with North Carolina Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Since myCPE is a NASBA-approved provider (Sponsor ID 143597), many of our courses qualify for North Carolina CPAs. For your convenience, we’ve added the “QUALIFIES FOR” section on each course page to provide specific details about the approval and qualifications of CPE credits. Please refer to these details when selecting courses.

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