New Hampshire CPA CPE Requirements: Rules and Recommended Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in New Hampshire, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement every 2 years (if you have a 2-year license) or every 3 years (if you have a 3-year license).

Here is a summary of the NH CPA CPE requirements for your reference.

New Hampshire CPA CPE Requirements

The CPE credits have to be accumulated and 120 hours of continuing education by the end of the reporting period (ending June 30) if you have a 3-year license (issued before February 22, 2023) or 80 hours if you have a 2-year license.

Specific Requirements

• You must complete at least 20 hours or CPE every year.
• You also need 4 hours of CPA CPE ethics.
• Carryovers are permitted to the next reporting cycle.

Further Information

• General CPA licensing requirements in NH
• CPE rules from the New Hampshire State Board (go to AC.403)

You can also contact the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy for general licensing and CPE information

• Address: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301
• Email: accountancy@oplc.nh.gov
• Phone: (603)271-2152
• Fax: (603)271-7928

Where Can I Take These Accounting CPE Courses?

Our favorite CPE course is Becker CPE! You can also try a free CPE course, too.

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