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Pennsylvania CPA CPE Requirements

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Pennsylvania CPE Requirements for CPA

Last Reviewed on: 31 Mar, 2026

CPE Requirements
80 hours every 2 years, with a minimum of 20 hours per year.
License Renewal Period
December 31 biennially in odd-numbered years.
CPE Reporting Cycle
January 1 of even-numbered years to December 31 of odd-numbered years.
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours of Professional ethics in every renewal period.
Carry Over Credits
Pennsylvania CPAs cannot carry forward excess CPE to the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
Pennsylvania CPAs participating in attest activity must earn 24 hours in Accounting or Auditing every renewal period.

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Simplifying Regulations for 2026

Pennsylvania CPE Requirement
80 hours every 2 years, with a minimum of 20 hours per year.
Initial CPE Hours
Newly certified registrants are exempt from CPE requirements during their first renewal period if they pass the CPA examination within the same biennial renewal period as their license application. View more
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours of Professional ethics. View more
Content Requirement
Pennsylvania CPAs participating in attest activity must earn 24 hours in Accounting or Auditing every renewal period.
Subject Areas
You can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning Modes
Max. 40 CPE hours can be completed through self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities
Eligible learning activities include Group Internet Based, QAS Self-Study, Blended Group, Service as an instructor, lecturer, and discussion leader (max. 40 hours), University and college courses, Authorship and publications (max. 40 hours), and more.
CPE Deadline
December 31 biennially in odd-numbered years.
Fast Track CPE
Our Fast Track Pennsylvania CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Pennsylvania 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
January 1 of even-numbered years to December 31 of odd-numbered years.
License Renewal
Renew the CPE license annually by December 31 biennially in odd-numbered years. Failure to renew by this date requires the licensee to complete and document any CPE deficiencies within 6 months. Missing this deadline results in suspension of the CPA license and registration until documentation is provided.  View more
Carry Forward
Pennsylvania CPA cannot carry forward excess CPE to the next reporting cycle.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board. View more
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Pennsylvania CPAs is $100. View more

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPE in the State of Pennsylvania? Yes!

Pennsylvania accepts continuing education courses from NASBA sponsors, and MYCPE ONE is a registered sponsor and specializes in various learning formats, including - 

  • Group Internet Based, 
  • QAS Self-Study, and 
  • Group Live.

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 largest online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for the Pennsylvania State Board of Public Accountancy

2525 N. 7th St 
Harrisburg, PA 17110 
Phone: 1-833-DOS-BPOA 
Fax: 717-705-5540 
Email: ST-ACCOUNTANCY@pa.gov
Website: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 

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 Pennsylvania CPA every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the state board of Pennsylvania 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.

PA CPA CPE Requirements for Self-Study and Renewal

PA CPA CPE requirements generally call for 80 credits during 2026–2027, including at least 20 each year and four in ethics. For PA CPA license renewal, finish required courses before submitting your application by December 31, 2027; no automatic grace period applies. Self-study counts, but self-study and preapproved publication authorship together cannot exceed 40 credits.  


CPAs performing attest services also need 24 accounting and auditing credits. Before enrolling, confirm your sponsor is accepted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy. Keep completion certificates for five years, but submit them only if selected for a random CPE audit by the Board." 









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Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania CPAs must complete 80 CPE hours every two years, with a minimum of 20 hours per year.  

Newly certified registrants are exempt from CPE requirements during their first renewal period if they pass the CPA examination within the same biennial renewal period as their license application.

Pennsylvania CPAs must complete four (4) hours of professional ethics every renewal period. Click here to view the ethics course on MYCPE ONE. 

Pennsylvania CPAs participating in attest activity must earn 24 hours in Accounting or Auditing every renewal period.

You can find detailed FOS on this link. 

Pennsylvania CPAs can complete a maximum of 40 CPE hours through self-study.

Eligible activities include Group Internet Based, QAS Self-Study, Blended Group, Service as an instructor, lecturer, and discussion leader (max. 40 hours), University and college courses, Authorship and publications (max. 40 hours), and more.

The CPE deadline is December 31 biennially in odd-numbered years.

The reporting period runs from January 1 of even-numbered years to December 31 of odd-numbered years.

Pennsylvania CPAs must renew their license by December 31 biennially in odd-numbered years.  

Failure to meet CPE requirements by renewal date requires the licensee to complete and document any CPE deficiencies within 6 months. Missing this deadline results in suspension of the CPA license and registration until documentation is provided.

Fast Track CPE from MYCPE ONE offers expertly curated Pennsylvania CPE packages that meet the state’s continuing education requirements. These comprehensive packages cover all your CPE needs and save time selecting individual courses. 

No, Pennsylvania CPAs cannot carry forward excess CPE to the next reporting cycle.

Pennsylvania CPAs must retain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years, as the state board may audit these records.

The renewal fee for Pennsylvania CPAs is $100. View more

Yes, Pennsylvania Board of Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with Pennsylvania CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.

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