Pennsylvania
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Pennsylvania (2026)
80 CPE per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy.
Renewal cycle
Every 24 months
Biennial; reporting period Jan 1 of even year through Dec 31 of odd year; license expires Dec 31 of odd years
Continuing education
80 CPE per renewal
80 CPE hours per 2-year cycle, minimum 20 hrs/year; 4 hrs ethics; if attest services provided, 24 hrs A&A + 52 hrs professional development (else 76 hrs professional development)
- Ethics
- Accounting & Auditing (if attest services provided)
Source: Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Pennsylvania?
- Biennial; reporting period Jan 1 of even year through Dec 31 of odd year; license expires Dec 31 of odd years
- How many CPE do I need in Pennsylvania?
- 80 CPE per renewal. 80 CPE hours per 2-year cycle, minimum 20 hrs/year; 4 hrs ethics; if attest services provided, 24 hrs A&A + 52 hrs professional development (else 76 hrs professional development)
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Pennsylvania?
- Through Pennsylvania 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.