Tennessee
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Tennessee (2026)
80 CPE per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Tennessee State Board of Accountancy.
Renewal cycle
Every 24 months
Biennial reporting period, minimum 20 hours per individual year within the 2-year cycle
Continuing education
80 CPE per renewal
80 CPE hours per 2-year period (min. 20/year), including 2 hours of Board-approved Tennessee-specific state ethics per cycle; at least 40 hours technical; attest/compilation CPAs need 20 hours A&A
- Tennessee State Ethics
- Accounting & Auditing (if attest/compilation)
Source: Tennessee State Board of Accountancy · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Tennessee State Board of Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Tennessee?
- Biennial reporting period, minimum 20 hours per individual year within the 2-year cycle
- How many CPE do I need in Tennessee?
- 80 CPE per renewal. 80 CPE hours per 2-year period (min. 20/year), including 2 hours of Board-approved Tennessee-specific state ethics per cycle; at least 40 hours technical; attest/compilation CPAs need 20 hours A&A
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Tennessee?
- Through Tennessee 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.