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CPE Requirements for DE-LPA

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Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)

A Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) is licensed to practice public accounting in Delaware under the oversight of the Delaware Board of Accountancy. The DE-LPA designation signifies a high level of professional competence and adherence to ethical standards in the accounting industry.

MY-CPE LLC is dedicated to providing quality Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses specifically tailored for Delaware Licensed Public Accountants (DE-LPAs). Our comprehensive range of courses is designed to meet the specific CPE requirements set by the Delaware Board of Accountancy. We collaborate with industry specialists and subject matter experts to author and review our courses, ensuring that they cover the qualified subject areas relevant to DE-LPAs.

DELAWARE LICENSED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (DE-LPA) CPE REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

CPE Requirements
80 hours every 2 years, 20 hours per year.
License Renewal Period
June 30th, odd years
CPE Reporting Cycle
The reporting period is from July 1st to June 30th of odd-numbered years.
Ethics RequirementFour (4) credit hours every 2 years in a Delaware-specific ethics course approved by the board.
Carry-Over Credits
Excess CPE credits cannot be carried forward to future renewal periods.
Subject Area Restriction
  • None (Delaware LPA can earn CPE Credits from NASBA Approved CPE Providers as long as it directly relates to the professional competence of the person).
  • Subjects such as spirituality, personal health and/or fitness, sports and recreations, foreign language, and production which will not contribute directly shall not be allowed.

Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) requires 80 hours of CPE to be completed in every reporting period, July 1st through June 30th and must be reported to the Board by June 30th, in odd years as part of the renewal process.


CLICK HERE for further reference on CPE regulations for Delaware Licensed Public Accountants (DE-LPA).

What are the CPE Requirements for Delaware Licensed Public Accountants (DE-LPA)?

Delaware Licensed Public Accountants (DE-LPAs) must complete 80 hours of acceptable education within the previous two years. 

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What is the Ethics Requirement for Delaware Licensed Public Accountants (DE-LPA)?

Delaware Licensed Public Accountants (DE-LPA) have to earn at least 4 hours biennially in a Delaware-specific ethics course approved by the Delaware State Board of Accountancy.

At myCPE, we provide Delaware-specific ethics courses to all Delaware (DE) LPA as a part of our membership initiative.

What is the license renewal period for Delaware Licensed Public Accountants (DE-LPA)?

The license renewal period for Delaware Licensed Public Accountants (DE-LPA) concludes on June 30th of odd-numbered years.

What is the CPE reporting cycle for Delaware Licensed Public Accountants (DE-LPA)?

The reporting cycle period for Delaware Licensed Public Accountants (DE-LPA) is two years from July 1 to June 30 biennially on odd-numbered years. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Delaware State Board of Accountancy has specified general subject areas that include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • Accounting
  • Administrative Practice
  • Auditing
  • Business Law
  • Communication Arts
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Finance, Production, and Marketing
  • Management Services in Mathematics, Statistics, Probability, and Quantitative
  • Applications in Business
  • Personnel Relations, Business Management and Organization
  • Social Environment of Business
  • Specialized Areas of Industry
  • Taxation

The subject areas must contribute directly to the professional competence of a person. And hence all the programs approved for NASBA fields of study on myCPE shall be eligible for CPE Credits for Delaware LPAs. 

Click Here for further reference on the state board website.

  • Eight (8) credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and eight (8) credit hours in taxation and four (4) credit hours in Delaware-specific ethics course approved by the board.
  • Subjects such as spirituality, personal health and/or fitness, sports and recreations, foreign language, and production which will not contribute directly shall not be allowed.

All of the following myCPE Learning Activities are approved for Delaware LPAs CPE

  • Self-Study Courses (Videos)
  • Live Webinars
  • Virtual Events
  • Articles
  • Packages
  • Short Videos
  • E-Book
  • Certificate Courses

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

  • Instructor or Discussion Leader (maximum 50% of total requirement)
  • Publishing books and articles (maximum 20 hours)
  • Committee, Dinner, Luncheon, and Firm meetings. (If structured as continuing education program)

Online renewal may require you to upload your CPE certificates of completion. If you are not required to upload your certificates of completion, you should keep your copies in case the board performs an audit of your CPE, you will be responsible for submitting copies of your certificates of completion and/or verification of courses at the time of the audit. You must retain your documentation for at least five (5) years from the date the program was completed.

  • The license renewal fee for Delaware (DE) LPA is $168.
  • The license renewal fee for Delaware (DE) LPA firm is $183.
  • For further information here is a link to its Fee Schedule.

  • It is illegal to practice in Delaware while your PA permit is expired.
  • You may file a late renewal application up to one year after the expiration date in DELPROS.
  • You must pay a late fee in addition to the renewal fee.
  • The late license renewal fee for Delaware (DE) LPA is 50% of license renewal fees.
  • The license renewal fee for Delaware (DE) LPA firm is 50% of the license renewal fees.
  • If you fail to renew within one year, the license will terminate. To resume practicing in Delaware, you must apply to DELPROS as a new applicant.

  • If the initial permit was issued less than one year before the renewal date, there shall be no continuing professional education requirement.
  • If the initial permit was issued at least one year, but less than two years before the renewal date, the continuing professional education requirement shall be 40 hours for that period.
  • The 40 hours of continuing professional education shall consist of a minimum of eight (8) credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and eight (8) credit hours in taxation and four (4) credit hours in a Delaware-specific ethics course approved by the Board.

No, the short video (Nano learning) method is not approved for the CPE requirements of a Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA).

Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) can complete 30 percent (%) of required CPE credits via self-study courses i.e. 24 hours of CPE credits can be completed via self-study courses.

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.

Yes, the Board may conduct audits to ensure compliance with the continuing professional education requirements. Selected permit holders will be notified of their selection for audit within 60 days of June 30 of each biennial renewal period.

Permit holders selected for audit must submit a summary of their continuing professional education attendance on a Board-approved log with verification within 30 days of the notification. The verification should include specific information about the courses or activities attended.

Yes, the Board has the authority to make exceptions for reasons such as health, military service, or retirement. Requests for exceptions should be made in writing to the Board before the applicable renewal period.

Individuals who have not held a permit for the full biennial reporting period due to initial licensure or reinstatement may be exempted from the continuing professional education requirements for that reporting period.

myCPE provides courses that are approved for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits by NASBA. Based on the guidelines issued by these boards regarding Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Requirements, we recommend the programs/ webinars be suitable for DE-LPA designation holders. However, it will be the responsibility of each attendee to ensure that they are eligible for the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits based on their occupation/ job profile, knowledge requirements as well as guidelines laid down by their regulatory board before registering for the webinars.