If you're a CPA licensed in Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Connecticut, Oregon, or New Hampshire — your CPE renewal deadline is June 30, 2026. That's 11 days from today.
This guide covers what each state requires, how to quickly audit where you stand, and what to do if you're short on hours.
States With June 30, 2026 Deadlines
| State |
Hours Required |
Period |
Ethics |
| Connecticut | 40 | Annual (Jul 1 – Jun 30) | 2 hrs ethics/yr |
| Florida | 80 | Biennial (Jul 1 – Jun 30) | 4 hrs ethics |
| Massachusetts | 80 | Biennial | 4 hrs ethics |
| Minnesota | 20/yr | Annual (Jul 1 – Jun 30) | 4 hrs ethics/cycle |
| New Hampshire | 20/yr | Annual (Jul 1 – Jun 30) | 4 hrs ethics/cycle |
| Oregon | 80 | Biennial (even-numbered permits) | 4 hrs ethics |
Note: Requirements vary based on license type, initial license date, and whether you're active or inactive. Always verify with your state board before renewal. This table is for orientation only.
→ Use the free CPE calculator — enter your hours and see exactly how many you still need, by category, before June 30. Takes 30 seconds, no account required.
Step 1: Audit Where You Are
Most CPAs are in one of three situations at this point:
- On track — hours are complete or nearly complete, certificates are organized
- Partially done — 60–70% complete, need to schedule a few more courses
- Behind — significant hours outstanding, need a plan now
To audit quickly:
- Gather all certificates received since the start of your renewal period
- Total your hours by category (A&A, ethics, other technical, non-technical)
- Check your state's specific category minimums (not just total hours)
- Note any hours still "in progress" but not yet certificated
Step 2: What Counts — Common Pitfalls
Several common errors show up during renewals:
- Certificates not yet received. Online course completions sometimes have a 2-5 day certificate delivery lag. Don't count courses where you don't have the certificate yet.
- Ethics from a non-approved provider. Many states require ethics CPE from board-approved providers specifically. Check your state board's approved provider list.
- Carry-over hours. Some states allow a limited number of carry-over hours from the prior period. Others don't. Know your state's rule.
- Nano-learning limits. Some states cap the number of nano-learning or micro-CPE credits that count toward renewal.
Step 3: If You're Short, Here's What Works Fast
You still have real options:
- AICPA on-demand courses — self-study, certificated same day, wide subject coverage. Many are 2-4 hours.
- Surgent / Becker / Gleim unlimited subscriptions — if you already have one, work through a topic in your gap area.
- Free CPE from vendors — many software vendors (QuickBooks, Thomson Reuters, etc.) offer free CPE webinars. Quality varies but they count.
- State CPA society live webinars — scheduled through June 30. Check your state's events calendar.
- NASBA Registry courses — can verify sponsor registration at nasbaregistry.org to confirm hours will be accepted.
Step 4: Organize Your Certificates Before Renewal
Most state board renewals require you to self-certify your CPE during the online renewal process. You typically don't submit certificates at renewal — but you must retain them for 5 years in case of audit.
Before you hit submit on your renewal:
- Have every certificate saved and organized (PDF, cloud storage, or printed)
- Record: provider name, course title, date completed, hours, subject area
- Double-check ethics hours meet your state's specific requirement
- Confirm the renewal window is open in your state's online portal
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