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Indiana Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Indiana CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 2 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Indiana accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 120 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 3 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Active licensees must renew triennially (every 3 years) and attest to full CPE compliance. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Ethics; Accounting and Auditing [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 — 4 hours [1]
The 3-year 120-hour CPE requirement includes 4 hours of Ethics.
- Accounting and Auditing — 12 hours [1]
The 3-year 120-hour CPE requirement includes 12 hours of Accounting and Auditing.
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Indiana Board of Accountancy ↗ before you renew.
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| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Renew My License |
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- PLA: Accountancy Home Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Indiana accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Indiana CPAs need?
Indiana CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 2 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice. Active licensees must renew triennially (every 3 years) and attest to full CPE compliance.
Does Indiana require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Ethics (4 hours): The 3-year 120-hour CPE requirement includes 4 hours of Ethics. Accounting and Auditing (12 hours): The 3-year 120-hour CPE requirement includes 12 hours of Accounting and Auditing.
Do free online CE courses count in Indiana?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Indiana Board of Accountancy.
Sources & verification
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- PLA: Accountancy Licensing Information ↗www.in.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (7)
“to complete the reactivation application and provide proof of 120 hours of CPE in the 3 years preceding reactivation (including 4 hours Ethics, 12 hours Accounting and Auditing, and no more than 50% self-study).Question: When can I switch to a retired status?Answer:”
“to complete the reactivation application and provide proof of 120 hours of CPE in the 3 years preceding reactivation (including 4 hours Ethics, 12 hours Accounting and Auditing, and no more than 50% self-study).Question: When can I switch to a retired status?Answer:”
“to complete the reactivation application and provide proof of 120 hours of CPE in the 3 years preceding reactivation (including 4 hours Ethics, 12 hours Accounting and Auditing, and no more than 50% self-study).Question: When can I switch to a retired status?Answer:”
“and the license fee is the same.Renew active. Active licensees have full practice privileges and must renew triennially and attest to full CPE compliance.Fail to renew. Licensees that fail to renew will expire and be subject to reinstatement procedures if a renewal is attempted. You can find the reinstatement instructions”
“and the license fee is the same.Renew active. Active licensees have full practice privileges and must renew triennially and attest to full CPE compliance.Fail to renew. Licensees that fail to renew will expire and be subject to reinstatement procedures if a renewal is attempted. You can find the reinstatement instructions”
“reactivation application and provide proof of 120 hours of CPE in the 3 years preceding reactivation (including 4 hours Ethics, 12 hours Accounting and Auditing, and no more than 50% self-study).Question: When can I switch to a retired status?Answer: You may select "Retired" status on your renewal application. Please note”
“of CPE in the 3 years preceding reactivation (including 4 hours Ethics, 12 hours Accounting and Auditing, and no more than 50% self-study).Question: When can I switch to a retired status?Answer: You may select "Retired" status on your renewal application. Please note”