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South Dakota CPA CPE Requirements

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SOUTH DAKOTA (SD) CPA CPE REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

CPE Requirements
120 hours in a rolling three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours per year
License Renewal Period
Renew your license by 1st August annually
CPE Reporting Cycle
July 1 to June 30 each year
Ethics Requirement
No ethics requirement
Carry Over Credits
South Dakota CPA cannot carry forward credits in the next reporting cycle
Subject Area Restriction
  • No more than 24 hours of credit for behavioral or motivational courses are allowed in a three-year renewal period for those individuals engaged in public accounting.  There is no limit on personal development courses. (South Dakota CPA can earn CPE Credits from NASBA Approved CPE Providers as long as it directly relates to the professional competence of the person).
  • Self-realization, Spirituality, Personal health or fitness, Sports and recreation, Foreign languages or cultures; and any other subjects that do not contribute directly to the licensee's professional competence are not allowed for CPE.

South Dakota CPA requires 120 hours of CPE to be completed in every 3-year rolling reporting cycle with a minimum of 20 hours per year and must be reported to the Board by August 1 every year as part of the renewal process

Click for Further Reference on CPE Regulations for South Dakota CPA.

What are CPE Requirements for South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Professionals?

The holder of an active CPA certificate must comply with the 120-hour CPE requirement. A minimum of 20 hours per year must be reported, and 120 hours must be obtained in a rolling three-year period. Many of our programs in Live and Self-Study are approved for continuing education for South Dakota CPA.

CLICK HERE for myCPE Packages for South Dakota CPAs that would meet all of your annual continuing education requirements in one go.

What is the Ethics Requirement for South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Professionals?

There is no Ethics requirement for South Dakota (SD) CPAs.

What is license renewal period for South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Professionals?

The South Dakota (SD) CPA license renewal period ends on July 31 annually.

What is the CPE reporting cycle for South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Professionals?

A CPE reporting cycle for South Dakota (SD) CPA is July 1 to June 30 annually.



CPE Credits for South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Professionals

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a designation given by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to individuals that pass the Uniform CPA Examination and meet the education and experience requirements. The CPA designation helps enforce professional standards in the accounting industry. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is the highest accounting credential in the United States. CPA ensures global recognition for accounting & finance professionals.

The South Dakota - Board of Accountancy provides assurance to public that CPA (South Dakota) operates at the highest level of professional competence through, verification of education and experience credentials.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a Link to the state board website to access FAQs on CPE Requirements and Regulations for South Dakota CPA.

Acceptable continuing professional education encompasses programs contributing to the development and maintenance of both technical and nontechnical professional skills.

South Dakota State Board of Accountancy specifies the below-mentioned subject areas as qualifying subject areas:

  • Accounting
  • Assurance/Auditing
  • Consulting Services
  • Specialized Knowledge and Applications
  • Management
  • Taxation
  • Ethics
  • Personal Development - may be acceptable if they maintain or improve their competence.

Click here for further reference on the state board website.

You should choose myCPE Packages for South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Professionals for the following reasons:

  • Customized packages as per the CPE requirement
  • Most of the learning is from technical subject areas

Our CPE Package for South Dakota CPAs is 100% compliant with the regulations of the South Dakota State Board of Accountancy and we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you feel the package is non-compliant, please email our support team at (support@my-cpe.com) and let us know how it is non-compliant and we will happily refund your full payment.

  • No more than 24 hours of behavioral/motivational/non-technical courses are permitted in a 3-year renewal period for those engaged in public accounting.
  • Self-realization, Spirituality, Personal health or fitness, Sports and recreation, Foreign languages or cultures; and any other subjects that do not contribute directly to the licensee's professional competence are not allowed for CPE.

All of the following myCPE Learning Activities are approved for South Dakota CPAs CPE

  1. Self-Study Courses
  2. Live Webinars
  3. Virtual Events
  4. Articles
  5. Packages
  6. Short Videos
  7. E-Book
  8. Certificate Courses


In addition to the above activities, the following mentioned activities may also contribute towards continuing education

  • Service as an instructor, lecturer, or discussion leader 
  • Published articles, books, or continuing professional education programs

Click here for reference to the board website.

CPAs must report online to the board about the continuing education earned during reporting board.

The following documentation of a CPA's participation in sponsored learning activities should be retained by the CPA  for four years:

  • Name and address of continuing education program sponsor
  • Title and description of the content
  • Dates of program
  • Location of the program; and
  • Number of credits

Any CPA claiming continuing professional education provided by informal organizations must maintain documentation as required by the South Dakota Board of Accountancy.

  • The annual license issuance and renewal fees for South Dakota (SD) CPA should not exceed $ 100.
  • The annual license renewal fees for CPA firms do not exceed $ 65 for each owner plus $ 100 for each firm practicing public accountancy in the state of South Dakota.

For Further Information here is a link to its Fee Schedule.

A South Dakota (SD) CPA can complete 100% of the total required CPE credit hours via self-study courses. i.e., an South Dakota (SD) CPA can complete all 120 hours via self-study courses from NASBA-approved CPE sponsors. As myCPE is approved by NASBA (Sponsor id 143597) our CPE Packages for South Dakota CPAs are 100% compliant with that requirement 

Yes, South Dakota State Board allows courses completed via nano learning courses to count towards SD CPE requirements. The program sponsor must be approved by NASBA's National Registry of Continuing Professional Education Sponsors or NASBA's Quality Assurance Service. myCPE is approved by NASBA for providing Nano Program Learning.

A registrant must report, at a minimum, the CPE hours required for the registration renewal period. Hours that exceed the number required for the current registration renewal period may not be carried forward to a subsequent registration renewal period.

If you are going to be short hours, you must contact the Board office as soon as possible and explain the situation. South Dakota Board of public accountancy allows for extensions to complete CPE hours. A 90-day extension period may administratively be granted on a one-time basis. If you need further extensions, you will be required to petition the Board explaining your reasons and request the period of time you feel is required to complete the CPE needed.

An individual certificate holder whose initial certificate was issued less than three years before the renewal date shall fulfill the following minimum requirements for continuing professional education:

  • Certificate holders whose initial certificate was issued less than one year before the renewal date: none;
  • Certificate holders whose initial certificate was issued at least one year but less than two years before the renewal date: 20 hours;
  • Certificate holders whose initial certificate was issued at least two but less than three years before the renewal date: 40 hours with a minimum of 20 hours per year.

As myCPE is approved by NASBA (Sponsor id 143597) many of our courses are approved for South Dakota CPAs. And for further guidance, we have provided details for “QUALIFIES FOR” on each page of the courses about Approval/Qualifications of CPE Credits for your reference.

As myCPE is approved by NASBA (Sponsor id 143597) many of our courses are approved for South Dakota CPAs. And for further guidance, we have provided details for “QUALIFIES FOR” on each page of the courses about Approval/Qualifications of CPE Credits for your reference. However, it will be the responsibility of each attendee to ensure that they are eligible for the Continuing Professional Education Credits based on their occupation/job profile, knowledge requirements as well as guidelines laid down by their regulatory board before registering for the webinars. So, make sure you check with the respective state board or regulatory body.


South Dakota State Board of Accountancy governs the accounting and auditing profession in the state of South Dakota! Here is a link to the State Board Website.