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Oregon Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Oregon 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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Oregon accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [2] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [2] |
| Hours per CE period | 80 hours [2] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Active licensees must submit at least 80 hours of CPE earned in the two years immediately preceding the June 30 expiration date (with a 20-hour annual minimum). [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Ethics [2] |
| What CE counts | Self-study and correspondence courses must be taken from a CPE sponsor approved on the NASBA National Registry, and the 6-digit NASBA National Registry Number must be included on certificates of completion. [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 [2]
All active and inactive Oregon licensees are required to complete and report at least 4 hours of CPE in ethics each biennial renewal period.
Good to know
- No more than 16 hours of non-technical CPE may be reported by active licensees in a biennial renewal period. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Oregon Board of Accountancy ↗ before you renew.
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License Renewal Information Covers: Oregon Board of Accountancy.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Biennial renewal expiring June 30 of even years for even-numbered permits and June 30 of odd years for odd-numbered permits. [source] |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | License Renewal Information |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Source review dates · 3 sources
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Board of Accountancy : Home : State of Oregon Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Board of Accountancy : License Renewal Information : State of Oregon Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
Free courses that count toward the hours
Free CE accepted in Oregon
The board accepts continuing education accredited by NASBA [2]. 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
Oregon accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Oregon CPAs need?
Oregon CPAs need 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Active licensees must submit at least 80 hours of CPE earned in the two years immediately preceding the June 30 expiration date (with a 20-hour annual minimum).
Does Oregon require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Ethics (4 hours): All active and inactive Oregon licensees are required to complete and report at least 4 hours of CPE in ethics each biennial renewal period.
Do free online CE courses count in Oregon?
Self-study and correspondence courses must be taken from a CPE sponsor approved on the NASBA National Registry, and the 6-digit NASBA National Registry Number must be included on certificates of completion. 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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- Board of Accountancy : License Renewal Information : State of Oregon ↗www.oregon.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (3)
“credits are provided in .2 CPE hour incrementsCPE earned in the two (2) years immediately preceding the date of expiration (June 30) will be accepted, except for hours used for reinstatementPenalty for not meeting CPE requirements is assessment of 16 additional CPE hours required for renewal, due no later than”
“credits are provided in .2 CPE hour incrementsCPE earned in the two (2) years immediately preceding the date of expiration (June 30) will be accepted, except for hours used for reinstatementPenalty for not meeting CPE requirements is assessment of 16 additional CPE hours required for renewal, due no later than”
“prorated), including four (4) hours of ethics. No more than 16 hours of non-technical CPE may be reported. If non-technical hours are reported in excess of the allowed total, the additional hours will be deleted and may result in a CPE penalty if the deletion causes”
- Board of Accountancy : Continuing Professional Education (CPE) : State of Oregon ↗www.oregon.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (5)
“LICENSEESCPE Requirements for active licensees:Active licensees must submit at least 80 hours of CPE (unless prorated), including 4 hours of ethics. No more than 16 hours of non-technical CPE may be reported. If non-technical hours are reported in excess of the allowed total, the additional hours will be deleted”
“LICENSEESCPE Requirements for active licensees:Active licensees must submit at least 80 hours of CPE (unless prorated), including 4 hours of ethics. No more than 16 hours of non-technical CPE may be reported. If non-technical hours are reported in excess of the allowed total, the additional hours will be deleted”
“LICENSEESCPE Requirements for active licensees:Active licensees must submit at least 80 hours of CPE (unless prorated), including 4 hours of ethics. No more than 16 hours of non-technical CPE may be reported. If non-technical hours are reported in excess of the allowed total, the additional hours will be deleted”
“course and whether it will be accepted for renewal.Self-study courses must be provided by a sponsor on the NASBA National Registry.If you have questions about CPE, please contact the Board by email at boa.info@boa.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-378-4181. Self-study CPE Courses REQUIREMENT FOR”
“licensees. Ethics Effective October 1, 2023, all active and inactive Oregon licensees are required to report at least 4 hours of ethics each biennial renewal period. CPE Reciprocity. Active licensees whose principal place of business is outside Oregon and who are seeking renewal of their permit shall be determined to have met”