California CPE Requirements

Whether you’re an experienced or newly admitted California accountant, here’s what you need to be in the know about the CA CPE rules and how to get your California CPE Requirements fulfilled with a Knowledge Group CPE Bundle.

CPE Requirements: All accountants admitted to practice in California shall complete 80 hours of CPA CPE are required every 2 years, with 20 CPE hours required annually including the following subject areas:
Ethics: 4 hours of ethics CPE, 40 hours in technical subject areas such as Accounting/Attest, Accounting Ethics or Tax, etc., 2 hours of a board approved, Regulatory Review course is due every 6 years
Compliance Deadline: Biennial on the last day of birth month in odd or even year corresponding to the odd or even year of birth
License Renewal: Last day of birth month in odd or even year corresponding to the odd or even year of birth
Compliance Cycle: Biennial
Approval of Programs: The Knowledge Group meet the NASBA/AICPA CPE Standards for Group-Internet Based Courses.
The Knowledge Group, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority of the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
Program Format: Group-Internet Based
NASBA Registry
For more information, contact California Board of Public Accountancy
California Board of Public Accountancy
Mailing Address: 2450 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95833-3291
Phone: 916-263-3680
Fax Number: 916-263-3674
Disclaimer: In an effort to make The Knowledge Group an even greater resource for individuals who are subject for continuing profession education (CPE), the details above is for information purposes only. The Knowledge Group does not warrant accuracy and completeness since the regulations per state boards are subject to change. We suggest that you contact your state board for any further questions you may have.
In no event shall The Knowledge Group be liable to any person or business entity for any special, direct, indirect, punitive, incidental or consequential damages as a result of any information gathered from this.