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Hawaii Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Hawaii CPAs need 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Hawaii accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 80 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | An individual permit to practice requires verification of at least 80 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) earned during the 24 months prior to the application. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Ethics or professional conduct [1] |
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.
State-mandated topics
- Ethics or professional conduct — 4 hours [1]
Of the 80 CPE credits, 4 hours must be in ethics or professional conduct.
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| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Renew by December 31 of every odd-numbered year. [source] |
| Verified fees | $152 CPA renewal plus $155 permit to practice for sole/partner/principal or $63 staff member. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renew license |
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Board of Public Accountancy - DCCA Hawaii Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Hawaii accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Hawaii CPAs need?
Hawaii CPAs need 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. An individual permit to practice requires verification of at least 80 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) earned during the 24 months prior to the application.
Does Hawaii require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Ethics or professional conduct (4 hours): Of the 80 CPE credits, 4 hours must be in ethics or professional conduct.
Do free online CE courses count in Hawaii?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Hawaii Board of Public Accountancy.
Sources & verification
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- Accountancy FAQs ↗cca.hawaii.gov · PDF · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“certificates of completion which verify that you earned at least 80 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) during the 24 months prior to the date of permit application. Of those 80 CPE credits, 4 must be CPE in ethics or professional conduct. Q: I passed the Uniform CPA Examination recently. Can I use this to fulfill (in whole”
“certificates of completion which verify that you earned at least 80 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) during the 24 months prior to the date of permit application. Of those 80 CPE credits, 4 must be CPE in ethics or professional conduct. Q: I passed the Uniform CPA Examination recently. Can I use this to fulfill (in whole”
“certificates of completion which verify that you earned at least 80 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) during the 24 months prior to the date of permit application. Of those 80 CPE credits, 4 must be CPE in ethics or professional conduct. Q: I passed the Uniform CPA Examination recently. Can I use this to fulfill (in whole”
“certificates of completion which verify that you earned at least 80 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) during the 24 months prior to the date of permit application. Of those 80 CPE credits, 4 must be CPE in ethics or professional conduct. Q: I passed the Uniform CPA Examination recently. Can I use this to fulfill (in whole”
“certificates of completion which verify that you earned at least 80 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) during the 24 months prior to the date of permit application. Of those 80 CPE credits, 4 must be CPE in ethics or professional conduct. Q: I passed the Uniform CPA Examination recently. Can I use this to fulfill (in whole”
“(“CPE”) requirement to renew a CPA license? A: Yes, you must have earned 4 hours of CPE in ethics or professional conduct in order to renew a CPA license. Q: How do I request a license verification? A: You need to submit a written request for verification of licensure to the Board, along with a $15 verification fee.”