Louisiana CPA CE Requirements
What Louisiana requires to renew your CPA license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
80
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
December 31 statewide
Requirements
- Professional Ethics (Board-approved course, even-numbered years only)* — 3 hours
- Accounting & Auditing (required only if CPA performed attest engagements during the year)* — 8 hours
- General CE — 80 hours
* Items marked with an asterisk apply only in certain situations — for example to new licensees, specific roles, or one-time requirements. Check the official source below for which apply to you.
Important Information
CPAs in Louisiana need to complete a total of 80 hours of continuing education every two years. A few additional topics apply only in certain situations — see the asterisked items above.
Renewal periods in Louisiana run two years and end on December 31 for every licensee. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: CPE - Louisiana State Board of CPAs (cpaboard.state.la.us)
- Source: Louisiana (nasbaregistry.org)
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