Connecticut
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Connecticut (2026)
40 CPE per renewal, on a 12-month renewal cycle with Connecticut State Board of Accountancy.
Renewal cycle
Every 12 months
Annual renewal; CPE tracking year runs July 1 - June 30, reported to the Board by December 31
Continuing education
40 CPE per renewal
40 CPE hours required annually (up to 20 hrs may carry forward); ethics is a separate 4-hour requirement due once every 3 CPE cycles (not annual); attest/compilation CPAs need 8 of the 40 hours in financial statement prep
- Ethics (4 hrs every 3 years)
- Financial statement preparation & reporting (8 hrs/yr for attest/compilation)
Source: Connecticut State Board of Accountancy · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Connecticut State Board of Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Connecticut?
- Annual renewal; CPE tracking year runs July 1 - June 30, reported to the Board by December 31
- How many CPE do I need in Connecticut?
- 40 CPE per renewal. 40 CPE hours required annually (up to 20 hrs may carry forward); ethics is a separate 4-hour requirement due once every 3 CPE cycles (not annual); attest/compilation CPAs need 8 of the 40 hours in financial statement prep
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Connecticut?
- Through Connecticut State Board of Accountancy. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.