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Oklahoma Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Oklahoma CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Oklahoma 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 | Complete at least 120 CPE hours in each rolling three-year period and at least 20 hours each year. Public-practice permit holders must satisfy the separate annual technical-subject requirement. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Ethics [1] |
| What CE counts | Self-study and online learning activities must be offered by sponsors registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), the AICPA, or the Oklahoma Society of CPAs. [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]
Complete at least 4 hours of ethics in each rolling three-year period.
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Oklahoma Accountancy Board ↗ 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 | Board instructions |
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Oklahoma Accountancy Board Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
Free courses that count toward the hours
Free CE accepted in Oklahoma
The board accepts continuing education accredited by NASBA [1]. These current free courses state that accreditation. State-mandated topics can require a specific approved course, so check those separately.
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Questions
Oklahoma accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Oklahoma CPAs need?
Oklahoma CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Complete at least 120 CPE hours in each rolling three-year period and at least 20 hours each year. Public-practice permit holders must satisfy the separate annual technical-subject requirement.
Does Oklahoma require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Ethics (4 hours): Complete at least 4 hours of ethics in each rolling three-year period.
Do free online CE courses count in Oklahoma?
Self-study and online learning activities must be offered by sponsors registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), the AICPA, or the Oklahoma Society of CPAs. Free courses accredited by NASBA are listed on this page; a state-mandated topic may need a specific approved course.
Sources & verification
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- CPE Requirements and Reporting ↗oklahoma.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (7)
“CPE increments will now be accepted for credit.Self-study courses must be: (1) offered by sponsors registered with NASBA; or (2) courses offered by the AICPA or other such organizations as determined by the Board.Effective January 1, 2025, nano-learning courses will be accepted and”
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“A minimum of 20 hours must be earned yearly.A minimum of 120 hours must be earned in each rolling three-year period.A minimum of 4 hours of ethics must be earned in each rolling three-year period.Certificate or license holders holding a permit to practice public accounting shall complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of CPE in a technical field of study each calendar year. This requirement shall not apply to the calendar year in which a permit is initially issued, to the calendar year in which a lapsed permit is renewed, or to the calendar year in which a certificate or license holder does not hold a permit to practice public accounting. (Pl”
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