South Carolina CPA CPE Requirements

Quality, Online Professional Education

Course Catalog Sign In

Satisfy Your CPE Requirements with WebCE

WebCE is your one-stop-shop for all your professional education requirement needs. We provide education courses for multiple industries and professions. Whether you are studying to become a licensed professional, fulfilling your continuing education or just learning something new, WebCE can help with our affordable pricing and easy-to-use platform. Our goal is to make completing your education requirements as simple as possible. We have your course requirements listed below, as well as on the catalog page.

If you have any questions, feel free to call our support services as 877-488-9308. To view the course catalog, select your license type from the drop-down menu and select refresh.

Current Catalog:

View multi-credit catalog

South Carolina CPA CPE Requirements

NASBA CPE Sponsor ID: 109414

South Carolina's Acceptance: South Carolina accepts courses from providers that are members of NASBA's National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

License Look-up
Renew License

What are the CPA CPE requirements for South Carolina?

40 hours

Are there any subject area requirements for South Carolina CPA CPE?

CPA Ethics: 2 hours
Please note, only 12 hours of CPE may be completed each calendar day.

When does South Carolina CPA CPE have to be completed?

1/1 to 12/31 annually

Can CPA CPE courses be repeated?

Courses cannot be taken for credit more than once a year.

Are there any CPA CPE credit type limits?

  • Published Materials: Maximum 10 hours
  • Nano-learning: Maximum 4 hours
  • Teaching at a University Level, Participation in Peer Reviews or State or National Accounting Association Meeetings : May apply with individual maximums, see board page for this type of information.

Can CPA CPE course hours carry over to the next renewal cycle?

Yes, 20 hours of carryover. There is no carryover for excess ethics credits.

What is the South Carolina CPA license renewal process?

Renewal notices are emailed in mid-November. Complete the renewal form and pay your fees online; all licensees are now required to submit CPE documentation via the NASBA CPE Audit Service. 2025 calendar year CPE documentation must be reported by February 1st, 2026. For questions about the registration/login process, please contact [email protected].

What are the WebCE South Carolina CPA CPE course requirements?

  • WebCE courses are NASBA QAS self-study with non-monitored open-book final exams. Students should read through course material then complete exam.
    Note: If taking multiple courses in one day, a maximum of 12 hours of CPE can be earned in one calendar day.
  • Passing score: 70%
  • If the final exam is not passed on the first attempt, students have an unlimited number of retakes.

What is the access period for WebCE South Carolina CPE courses?

12 months from the original date of purchase, unless otherwise posted on the course description page and student dashboard. Due to regulatory guidelines, access to courses CANNOT BE EXTENDED past 12 months from the original date of purchase.

How often does WebCE report South Carolina CPA CPE course completions?

WebCE does not report CPE course completions to the South Carolina Board of Accountancy.

Does WebCE supply a certificate of completion for South Carolina CPA CPE courses?

Online PDF Certificates of completion are available to print immediately after the final exam is passed. CPAs should maintain written evidence of completion for a period of 5 years following the completion of each reporting activity.

What are the South Carolina CPA CPE requirements for non-residents?

The Board may accept a compliance report from another jurisdiction if the requirement is substantially equivalent to SC requirements.

Who to contact for additional questions

South Carolina Board of Accountancy

NASBA Registry

This information is based on state laws and regulations and is subject to change. WebCE makes every effort to make sure this information is current and accurate, however, WebCE is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein. We urge you to check with your state's licensing department for complete and current information about its licensing rules and requirements.
Last updated on 12/9/2025
Powered By WebCE

At WebCE, we are passionate about delivering exceptional professional development solutions. With world-class customer support and education to serve multiple professions, we're here to help professionals reach their career goals.

Newsweek Top Online Provider Award Logo
Quick Links
Contact Us
Blog
All Products
Information
Privacy
Business Continuity
Accessibility
Terms
Do Not Sell or Share My Information
Resources
Licensing Requirements
Our Story
Our Technology & AI
Careers
Technical Requirements
FAQs

Copyright ©1992-2025 WebCE®. All Rights Reserved.

S1-32