Tennessee CPE Requirements

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

CPE Requirements: All accountants admitted to practice in Tennessee shall complete 80 hours of CPA CPE are required every 2 years license term, with a minimum of 20 CPE hours annually.
Failure to comply with annual 20 CPE hour requirement will result in an additional 8 hours of CPE penalty.
Subject Area Requirements
CPA Ethics: 2 hours of ethics CPE every 2-year license period
Accounting & Auditing: Minimum 20 CPE hours if performing attest services (including compilations)
Expert Witness: Minimum 20 CPE hours must be in the general area in which the court deems you an expert, such as tax, auditing, etc. if providing expert witness testimony
Compliance Deadline: CPAs with an even license number – 12/31 of even years. CPAs with odd-numbered licenses – 12/31 of odd years.
Reporting Period: 1/1 to 12/31 biennially, ending on even-numbered years for even license numbers and odd-numbered years for odd license numbers
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 Tennessee State Board of Accountancy
Tennessee State Board of Accountancy
Mailing Address: 500 James Robertson Parkway Davy Crockett Tower Nashville, TN 37243-1141
Phone: 615-741-2550
Fax Number: 615-532-8800
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.
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