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State CPA CPE Licensing Requirements

Pennsylvania CPA CPE

Please note: The CPE Information provided in this section relates to CPAs only.
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Accepted:

MasterCPE is registered with NASBA, and the Pennsylvania State Board accepts CPE courses from NASBA approved sponsors. Our NASBA ID#112530 is printed on the certificate, and will be accepted by the State Board.

Renewal Date:

December 31 on odd numbered years

Reporting Period:

1/1 to 12/31 biennially ending on odd numbered years

Required Hours:

80 hours every 2 years, with a minimum of 20 hours per year

Ethics Required:

4 hours every 2 years.

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Subject Rqmts:

A minimum of 24 hours in Accounting & Auditing if participating in attest activities

Credit Limits:

  • The maximum credit for self-study is 50% of total biennial requirement.
  • Whole hour credits only are allowed. However, after one full credit, additional time can be granted in half hour credits for the same course.

Other Policies:

The State Board accepts courses from NASBA members.

Contact Info:

Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy
2601 North Third St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: 717-783-1404
Fax: 717-705-5540