South Carolina
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in South Carolina (2026)
40 CPE per renewal, on a 12-month renewal cycle with South Carolina Board of Accountancy.
Renewal cycle
Every 12 months
Annual renewal; license year runs Feb 1 - Jan 31; CPE tracked on the calendar year
Continuing education
40 CPE per renewal
40 CPE hours required each calendar year, including 2 hours of ethics (any behavioral or regulatory ethics course qualifies); max 12 hours per single day; up to 20 hours carryover
- Ethics
Source: South Carolina Board of Accountancy · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit South Carolina Board of Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in South Carolina?
- Annual renewal; license year runs Feb 1 - Jan 31; CPE tracked on the calendar year
- How many CPE do I need in South Carolina?
- 40 CPE per renewal. 40 CPE hours required each calendar year, including 2 hours of ethics (any behavioral or regulatory ethics course qualifies); max 12 hours per single day; up to 20 hours carryover
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in South Carolina?
- Through South Carolina 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.