CPA · Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania CPA License Renewal: $100 Fee, Deadline & CE (2026)
What it costs to renew a Pennsylvania CPA license, when it's due and what continuing education you need, from the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy.
Checked against official sources on September 24, 2026 · Sources
- Renewal fee
- $100
- $50 a year
- Cycle
- Every 2 years
- Expires
- December 31 of odd-numbered years
- Continuing ed.
- 80
- CPE hours
When is my renewal due?
Everyone in this state renews on the same schedule.
Next expiration
Fri, December 31, 2027
In 461 days.
- Reminder 90 days before: Sat, October 2, 2027
- Reminder 30 days before: Wed, December 1, 2027
- Reminder 7 days before: Fri, December 24, 2027
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Details
| Fee | $100 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 31 of odd-numbered years |
| Continuing education | 80 CPE hoursReported for the period January 1 of the even year to December 31 of the odd year. |
Compare other states
| State | Fee | Cycle | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $100 | Every 2 years | $50 |
| Florida | $100 | Every 2 years | $50 |
| California | $400 | Every 2 years | $200 |
| Texas | $112 | Every year | $112 |
| New York | $292 | Every 3 years | $97.33 |
| Ohio | $180 | Every 3 years | $60 |
| North Carolina | $60 | Every year | $60 |
| Virginia | $60 | Every year | $60 |
| Washington | $230 | Every 3 years | $76.67 |
| Vermont | $255 | Every 2 years | $127.50 |
Pennsylvania CPA renewal questions
How much does it cost to renew a Pennsylvania CPA license?
The renewal fee is $100 every 2 years.
When does a Pennsylvania CPA license expire?
December 31 of odd-numbered years.
How much continuing education does Pennsylvania require?
80 CPE hours. Reported for the period January 1 of the even year to December 31 of the odd year.
Sources
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