Connecticut State Board of Accountancy

Connecticut Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements

Connecticut CPAs need 40 hours of continuing education every year.

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At a glance

Connecticut accounting (cpa) license renewal

Licenses coveredCertified Public Accountant (CPA) [1]
CE required for renewalYes [1]
Hours per CE period40 hours [1]
CE periodEvery year [1]
Renewal and reportingAll licensees must report 40 hours of continuing education each year. [1]
State-mandated topicsCheck the board’s full topic requirements

This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.

Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy ↗ before you renew.

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01 / Public record

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Match the name or license number. Check status, expiration, and any restrictions shown.

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02 / Official confirmation

Verify a credential

A public search may be enough for a status check. Another board or employer may require a verification sent directly by the issuer.

Check verification instructions Confirm the recipient’s required format and any fee.
03 / Keep it current

Renew your license

Confirm your due date, complete the required education, and submit to the licensing authority.

Find renewal instructions Use the board’s renewal menu for your credential.

Renewal at a glance

CredentialCPA / accounting firm
Renewal cycleConfirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board.
Verified feesA current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying.
Renewal applicationBoard instructions

Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.

Source review dates · 2 sources

Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.

  1. Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
  2. eLicense Online Retrieved Oct 13, 2026

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Questions

Connecticut accounting (cpa) CE, answered

How many CE hours do Connecticut CPAs need?

Connecticut CPAs need 40 hours of continuing education every year. All licensees must report 40 hours of continuing education each year.

Does Connecticut require specific CE topics for CPAs?

A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.

Do free online CE courses count in Connecticut?

The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy.

Sources & verification

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. We fetched each page on the date shown and confirmed the exact wording below appears on it.

  1. State Board of Accountancy ↗portal.ct.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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    “reported to the Board for review and action. All licensees must report 40 hours of continuing education each year. Disclosure forms are received, reviewed and audited for compliance. The board administers the uniform national CPA exam. Certification requires fulfillment of”
    “reported to the Board for review and action. All licensees must report 40 hours of continuing education each year. Disclosure forms are received, reviewed and audited for compliance. The board administers the uniform national CPA exam. Certification requires fulfillment of”
    “reported to the Board for review and action. All licensees must report 40 hours of continuing education each year. Disclosure forms are received, reviewed and audited for compliance. The board administers the uniform national CPA exam. Certification requires fulfillment of”
    “reported to the Board for review and action. All licensees must report 40 hours of continuing education each year. Disclosure forms are received, reviewed and audited for compliance. The board administers the uniform national CPA exam. Certification requires fulfillment of”
    “reported to the Board for review and action. All licensees must report 40 hours of continuing education each year. Disclosure forms are received, reviewed and audited for compliance. The board administers the uniform national CPA exam. Certification requires fulfillment of”

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