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New Hampshire accountancy license search Covers: Select Accountancy and the individual CPA credential; real estate uses a separate portal.New Hampshire Board of Accountancy
New Hampshire Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
New Hampshire 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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New Hampshire 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 | Licenses issued or renewed after February 22, 2023 have a two-year term and require 80 CE hours for active status, with at least 20 hours each year. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Ethics [1] |
| What CE counts | Continuing professional education must be comparable to guidelines specified in the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs jointly approved by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the AICPA. [2] |
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]
A minimum of 4 CE hours in Ethics must be completed per renewal cycle.
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New Hampshire accountancy license renewal Covers: Online renewal for existing licenses; reinstatement requires the separate application process.Renewal at a glance
| 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 | New Hampshire accountancy license renewal |
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- Board of Accountancy | NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- OPLC License Status Definitions | NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Accountancy License Applications | NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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New Hampshire accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do New Hampshire CPAs need?
New Hampshire CPAs need 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Licenses issued or renewed after February 22, 2023 have a two-year term and require 80 CE hours for active status, with at least 20 hours each year.
Does New Hampshire require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Ethics (4 hours): A minimum of 4 CE hours in Ethics must be completed per renewal cycle.
Do free online CE courses count in New Hampshire?
Continuing professional education must be comparable to guidelines specified in the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs jointly approved by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the AICPA. Check that a free course meets this rule before relying on it.
Sources & verification
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- Accountancy Continuing Education | NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification ↗www.oplc.nh.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“hours Min of 20 CE must be completed per year Min of 4 CE in Ethics must be completed 3 year licence = 120 hours Min of 20 CE must be completed per year Min of 4 CE in Ethics must be completed CE Cycle Corresponds with licensure timeframe. Individuals”
“Individuals who were issued a license or renewed their license after 2/22/23 received a two year license. Licensees are required to complete 80 hours of CE for active status. All licensees: Shall complete a minimum of 4 CE in ethics. Ac 403.01(d). Shall complete a minimum of 20 CE each year. Ac 403.01(c). Required Subject Areas ★ Professional Ethics ★ General Are the requirements different for the first renewal? Yes; for those issued an initial license prior to 2/22/23 who had not yet renewed, continuing education hours are prorated based on te”
“Individuals who were issued a license or renewed their license after 2/22/23 received a two year license. Licensees are required to complete 80 hours of CE for active status. All licensees: Shall complete a minimum of 4 CE in ethics. Ac 403.01(d). Shall complete a minimum of 20 CE each year. Ac 403.01(c). Required Subject Areas ★ Professional Ethics ★ General Are the requirements different for the first renewal? Yes; for those issued an initial license prior to 2/22/23 who had not yet renewed, continuing education hours are prorated based on te”
“Individuals who were issued a license or renewed their license after 2/22/23 received a two year license. Licensees are required to complete 80 hours of CE for active status. All licensees: Shall complete a minimum of 4 CE in ethics. Ac 403.01(d). Shall complete a minimum of 20 CE each year. Ac 403.01(c). Required Subject Areas ★ Professional Ethics ★ General Are the requirements different for the first renewal? Yes; for those issued an initial license prior to 2/22/23 who had not yet renewed, continuing education hours are prorated based on te”
“Individuals who were issued a license or renewed their license after 2/22/23 received a two year license. Licensees are required to complete 80 hours of CE for active status. All licensees: Shall complete a minimum of 4 CE in ethics. Ac 403.01(d). Shall complete a minimum of 20 CE each year. Ac 403.01(c). Required Subject Areas ★ Professional Ethics ★ General Are the requirements different for the first renewal? Yes; for those issued an initial license prior to 2/22/23 who had not yet renewed, continuing education hours are prorated based on te”
“Individuals who were issued a license or renewed their license after 2/22/23 received a two year license. Licensees are required to complete 80 hours of CE for active status. All licensees: Shall complete a minimum of 4 CE in ethics. Ac 403.01(d). Shall complete a minimum of 20 CE each year. Ac 403.01(c). Required Subject Areas ★ Professional Ethics ★ General Are the requirements different for the first renewal? Yes; for those issued an initial license prior to 2/22/23 who had not yet renewed, continuing education hours are prorated based on te”
- Section 309-B:7 Issuance and Renewal of Certificates; Maintenance of Competency. ↗gc.nh.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (1)
“be comparable to guidelines specified in the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs jointly approved by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The board may by rule create an exception to this requirement for licensees who do not perform”