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Texas CPA CPE Requirements

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TEXAS (TX) CPA CPE REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

CPE Requirements
120 hours in each three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours in each one-year period
License Renewal Period
The license period ends on the last day of the licensee's birth month.
CPE Reporting Cycle
CPE reporting period ends on the last day of the CPA's birth month, over a three-year rolling period
Ethics Requirement
Texas CPA must complete a board-approved four CPE credit ethics course designed to thoroughly familiarize the applicant with the board's Rules of Professional Conduct no more than two years prior to submission of the application.
Carry Over Credits
Texas CPA cannot carry over excess earned credit to subsequent years

Subject Area Restriction

  • 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.

Click for Further Reference on CPE Regulations for Texas CPA.

What are the Texas CPA CPE requirements?

A licensee CPA in Texas shall complete at least 120 CPE credits every three years, and a minimum of 20 CPE credits each year. Many of our programs in Live and Self-Study are approved for continuing education for Texas CPA.

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

Texas CPA must complete a board-approved (4) four CPE credit ethics course designed to thoroughly familiarize the applicant with the board's Rules of Professional Conduct no more than two years before submission of the application. We provide Texas State-specific Ethics Course to all Texas (TX) CPA as a part of our membership initiative.


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

Texas CPAs needs to renew their license by the last day of the birth month annually.

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

CPE reporting period Ends on the last day of the CPA's birth month, over a three-year rolling period.


CPE Credits for Texas 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 Texas - Board of Accountancy provides assurance to public that CPA (Texas) operates at the highest level of professional competence through, verification of education and experience credentials.

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At MY-CPE, we provide courses designed to meet Texas CPA CPE requirements efficiently. Our expert-led content ensures you stay updated with Texas CPA license requirements and Texas CPE requirements. Our user-friendly platform helps accounting and tax professionals easily find and complete courses that fulfill CPE requirements in Texas. Choose MY-CPE for high-quality continuing education that supports your career growth. Join us today to meet your Texas CPA CPE requirements and take advantage of our top-notch courses tailored specifically for Texas CPAs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a Link to the state board website to access FAQs on Texas CPA CPE requirements and Regulations.

Acceptable continuing professional education encompasses programs contributing to the development and maintenance of both technical and non-technical professional skills. Texas State Board of Accountancy specifies the below-mentioned subject areas as qualifying subject areas but they are not limited to earning CPE credits for the Texas CPAs:

Technical Subject Area:

  • Accounting
  • Attest
  • Tax
  • Management advisory services
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Information technology
  • Regulatory ethics, and 
  • Other technical areas of benefit to a licensee and/or a licensee's employer

Non-Technical Subject Area:

  • Communications
  • Computer software and applications
  • Behavioral ethics
  • Behavioral science
  • Business management and organization, and 
  • Advanced courses in foreign languages


You should choose MY-CPE Packages for Texas Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Professionals for the following reasons:

  • Customized packages as per the Texas CPA CPE requirement
  • Complete 4 hours of board-approved Texas CPA Ethics CPE requirements.
  • Most of the learning is from technical subject areas

Our CPE Package for Texas CPAs is 100% compliant with the regulations of the Texas 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.

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 eligible for Texas CPA CPE requirement.


All of the following MY-CPE Learning Activities are approved for Texas 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

  • Workshops, seminars, and conferences with substantial interaction by a qualified instructor/facilitator (maximum 20 CPE credits)
  • Blended Learning Programs (maximum 10 CPE credits)

Following are restrictions on the Qualifying learning activities:

  • The maximum credit for preparation and presentation (as an instructor) in any one-year reporting period cannot exceed 20 CPE credits.
  • A licensee may not claim more than 50 percent of the total CPE credits required in a three-year reporting period from nano-learning programs.
  • A licensee may not claim more than 50 percent of the total CPE credits required in a three-year reporting period from the successful completion of certification programs, such as a Certified Financial Planner, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, other related financial certifications, and/or related financial securities licenses.
  • Authors and reviewers of published articles and books may claim up to 10 CPE credits in any one-year reporting period.

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Licensees must report their earned continuing education credits online to Texas Board. Licensees reporting CPE must document their participation and retain evidence of that documentation for the five most recent reporting periods, including:

  • Sponsor name and identification number;
  • Title or description of the content, or both;
  • Date(s) of completion;
  • Location; and
  • Number of CPE credits

  • The fee for an active license has been revised from September 1, 2022, the revised fee is $ 80.

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

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

Yes, Texas State Board allows courses completed via nano learning courses to count towards TX CPE requirements. A licensee may not claim more than 50 percent of the total CPE credits required in a three-year reporting period from nano-learning programs. The program sponsor must be approved by NASBA's National Registry of Continuing Professional Education Sponsors or NASBA's Quality Assurance Service. MY-CPE is approved by NASBA for providing Nano Program Learning.

There is no carrying over of excess credits earned in a particular renewal cycle as per the Texas Board.

A licensee who fails to report the minimum required CPE credits completed during the accrual period will be subject to suspension and his certificate may be revoked for failing to report the minimum required CPE credits for three consecutive years.

CPE requirements for the issuance of a license are as follows: 

  • Licensees who have been certified or registered for less than 12 months do not have a CPE credit requirement. The first license period begins on the date of certification and ends on the last day of the licensee's birth month.
  • To be issued a license for the first full 12-month license period, the licensee does not have a CPE requirement. CPE earned prior to the first 12-month license period will not be applied toward the three-year requirement.
  • To be issued a license for the second full 12-month period, the licensee shall report a minimum of 20 CPE credits. The CPE credits shall be completed in the 12 months preceding the second year of licensing.
  • To be issued a license for the third full 12-month license period, the licensee shall report a total of at least 60 CPE credits that were completed in the 24 months preceding the license period. At least 20 CPE credits of the requirement shall be completed in the 12 months preceding the third year of licensing.
  • To be issued a license for the fourth full 12-month period, the licensee shall report a total of at least 100 CPE credits that were completed in the 36 months preceding the license period. At least 20 CPE credits of the requirement shall be completed in the 12 months preceding the fourth year of licensing.

As MY-CPE is approved by NASBA (Sponsor id 143597) many of our courses are approved for Texas 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 MY-CPE is approved by NASBA (Sponsor id 143597) many of our courses are approved for Texas 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.

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