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South Carolina Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
South Carolina CPAs need 40 hours of continuing education every year.
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South Carolina accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 40 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every year [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Licensees must document 40 hours of acceptable continuing professional education completed during the immediately preceding calendar year when applying for annual license renewal. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
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.
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Renew my License Covers: South Carolina Board of Accountancy.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | CPA, AP and PA renewal fees are annual; confirm the individual due date with the board. [source] |
| Verified fees | $95 annual CPA/AP/PA renewal, $60 firm renewal. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renew my License |
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Source review dates · 3 sources
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- SCLLR Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- SCLLR Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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South Carolina accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do South Carolina CPAs need?
South Carolina CPAs need 40 hours of continuing education every year. Licensees must document 40 hours of acceptable continuing professional education completed during the immediately preceding calendar year when applying for annual license renewal.
Does South Carolina require specific CE topics for CPAs?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the South Carolina Board of Accountancy for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in South Carolina?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the South Carolina Board of Accountancy.
Sources & verification
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- Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 2- - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS ↗www.scstatehouse.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“education report; and (4) a renewal fee, if any. (C) A licensee shall document forty hours of continuing professional education that is acceptable to the board, completed during the immediately preceding calendar year. (1) Hour limitations in specific topics or subjects may be determined by the board. (2) The board may by regulation provide for the carryover of excess hours of”
“education report; and (4) a renewal fee, if any. (C) A licensee shall document forty hours of continuing professional education that is acceptable to the board, completed during the immediately preceding calendar year. (1) Hour limitations in specific topics or subjects may be determined by the board. (2) The board may by regulation provide for the carryover of excess hours of”
“education report; and (4) a renewal fee, if any. (C) A licensee shall document forty hours of continuing professional education that is acceptable to the board, completed during the immediately preceding calendar year. (1) Hour limitations in specific topics or subjects may be determined by the board. (2) The board may by regulation provide for the carryover of excess hours of”
“education report; and (4) a renewal fee, if any. (C) A licensee shall document forty hours of continuing professional education that is acceptable to the board, completed during the immediately preceding calendar year. (1) Hour limitations in specific topics or subjects may be determined by the board. (2) The board may by regulation provide for the carryover of excess hours of”
“education report; and (4) a renewal fee, if any. (C) A licensee shall document forty hours of continuing professional education that is acceptable to the board, completed during the immediately preceding calendar year. (1) Hour limitations in specific topics or subjects may be determined by the board. (2) The board may by regulation provide for the carryover of excess hours of”