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Louisiana Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Louisiana 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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Louisiana 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 | Report at least 80 CPE hours in a rolling two-calendar-year period, with at least 20 hours each year. CPE is reported annually. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Louisiana Board-approved professional ethics [1] |
| What CE counts | CPE must consist of a formal program of learning under Chapter 13 of the Board Rules; the Board coordinates CPA services with NASBA. [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
- Louisiana Board-approved professional ethics [1]
Complete a Board-approved professional ethics course in even-numbered years, subject to the Board’s nonresident exception.
Good to know
- CPAs who participate in attest engagements during the calendar year must earn and report at least 8 hours of CPE in Accounting and Auditing courses. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the State Board of CPAs of Louisiana ↗ before you renew.
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Renew Your License Covers: State Board of CPAs of Louisiana.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Individual registrants have annual renewal fees due in December. [source] |
| Verified fees | $120 active CPA annual renewal, $50 inactive/retired. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renew Your License |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Home - Louisiana State Board of CPAs Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- CPA Resources - Louisiana State Board of CPAs Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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Louisiana accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Louisiana CPAs need?
Louisiana CPAs need 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Report at least 80 CPE hours in a rolling two-calendar-year period, with at least 20 hours each year. CPE is reported annually.
Does Louisiana require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Louisiana Board-approved professional ethics: Complete a Board-approved professional ethics course in even-numbered years, subject to the Board’s nonresident exception.
Do free online CE courses count in Louisiana?
CPE must consist of a formal program of learning under Chapter 13 of the Board Rules; the Board coordinates CPA services with NASBA. Check that a free course meets this rule before relying on it.
Sources & verification
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- CPE - Louisiana State Board of CPAs ↗cpaboard.state.la.us · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“completion time IF the sponsor meets the current AICPA/NASBA CPE standards. Self-study courses offered by the AICPA, courses of providers that are registered with NASBA and indicate which of their courses are interactive,”
“take approximately 40 hours of CPE each year.CPAs who participate in attest engagements during the calendar year must earn and report at least 8 hours of CPE in Accounting and Auditing courses. All CPAs are required to complete a Board-approved Ethics Course in even-numbered years. Participation includes being responsible for performing substantial portions”
“Each licensed certificate holder must complete and report a minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) annually, and at least 80 hours within a rolling two (2) calendar year period, as defined by Board Rule §1301.F.1. Do I qualify for CPE Reciprocity? A non-resident licensee seeking renewal of a certificate in this state may qualify for CPE Reciprocity by meeting the CPE requirements for renewal in the state where their principal place of business is located. To qualify:Non-resident applicants must sign a statement on the renewal application confirming compliance with their home state’s CPE requirements.If the licensee’s h”
“Each licensed certificate holder must complete and report a minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) annually, and at least 80 hours within a rolling two (2) calendar year period, as defined by Board Rule §1301.F.1. Do I qualify for CPE Reciprocity? A non-resident licensee seeking renewal of a certificate in this state may qualify for CPE Reciprocity by meeting the CPE requirements for renewal in the state where their principal place of business is located. To qualify:Non-resident applicants must sign a statement on the renewal application confirming compliance with their home state’s CPE requirements.If the licensee’s h”
“Each licensed certificate holder must complete and report a minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) annually, and at least 80 hours within a rolling two (2) calendar year period, as defined by Board Rule §1301.F.1. Do I qualify for CPE Reciprocity? A non-resident licensee seeking renewal of a certificate in this state may qualify for CPE Reciprocity by meeting the CPE requirements for renewal in the state where their principal place of business is located. To qualify:Non-resident applicants must sign a statement on the renewal application confirming compliance with their home state’s CPE requirements.If the licensee’s h”
“Each licensed certificate holder must complete and report a minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) annually, and at least 80 hours within a rolling two (2) calendar year period, as defined by Board Rule §1301.F.1. Do I qualify for CPE Reciprocity? A non-resident licensee seeking renewal of a certificate in this state may qualify for CPE Reciprocity by meeting the CPE requirements for renewal in the state where their principal place of business is located. To qualify:Non-resident applicants must sign a statement on the renewal application confirming compliance with their home state’s CPE requirements.If the licensee’s h”
“Each licensed certificate holder must complete and report a minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) annually, and at least 80 hours within a rolling two (2) calendar year period, as defined by Board Rule §1301.F.1. Do I qualify for CPE Reciprocity? A non-resident licensee seeking renewal of a certificate in this state may qualify for CPE Reciprocity by meeting the CPE requirements for renewal in the state where their principal place of business is located. To qualify:Non-resident applicants must sign a statement on the renewal application confirming compliance with their home state’s CPE requirements.If the licensee’s h”
“All CPAs are required to complete a Board-approved Ethics Course in even-numbered years. Participation includes being responsible for performing substantial portions of the procedures, or being respon”