Connecticut CPA CPE

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Unlock your potential with our comprehensive Connecticut CPA CPE Continuing Education course catalog, designed to help you meet your regulatory requirements quickly and confidently. Each NASBA QAS self-study course is structured for your convenience, featuring non-monitored open-book exams that allow you to learn at your own pace. With unlimited retakes available should you need them, achieving the required 70% passing score is within your reach. Experience seamless mobile access and flexible learning options, ensuring a reliable pathway to fulfilling your CPE needs without compromise.

CPA Renewal Process

1. Get to know your requirements: Visit your regulators website or view your requirements on the WebCE catalog.
2. Complete coursework: Pick required courses, course topics that interest you, or choose something new to learn.
3. Submit paperwork and fees: Be sure to keep records of your certificates of completion for attaching with renewal or in the event of an audit.

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Connecticut CPA CPE Requirements

NASBA CPE Sponsor ID:109414

Connecticut's Acceptance: WebCE® courses meet the guidelines set forth in the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, § 20-280-26.

What are the CPA CPE requirements for Connecticut?

40 hours annually

Are there any subject area requirements for Connecticut CPA CPE?

CPA Ethics: 4 hours of Ethics CPE due every 3 years

Attest or Compilation Services: Minimum of 8 hours in the subject area of attest or compilation services are required by any individual who performs, or is responsible for supervising attest or compilation service, or who signs or authorizes another person to sign reports on financial statements on behalf of a firm.

When does Connecticut CPA CPE have to be completed?

July 1 - June 30 annually

Can CPA CPE courses be repeated?

Courses cannot be taken for credit more than once in a reporting period.

Are there any CPA CPE credit type limits?

  • Instruction credits: Maximum 20 hours
  • Author/Writer credits: Maximum 10 hours

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

Maximum of 60 hours may be earned in one CPE cycle; the 20 hours in excess of the 40 required may be carried forward to the subsequent CPE cycle. Carryover credits cannot be used to meet specific topic requirements and are only general credit in the subsequent year.

What is the Connecticut CPA license renewal process?

CPAs are required to renew their licenses online by December 31 each year. During the renewal process, CPAs must report the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours completed from July 1 of the previous year to June 30 of the current year.

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What are the WebCE Connecticut 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
  • If the final exam is not passed on the first attempt, students have an unlimited number of retakes
  • Passing score: 70%

What is the access period for WebCE Connecticut 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 Connecticut CPA CPE course completions?

WebCE does not report CPE course completions to the Connecticut State Board of Public Accountancy.

Does WebCE supply a certificate of completion for Connecticut 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 3 years following the completion of each reporting activity.

What are the Connecticut CPA CPE requirements for non-residents?

Connecticut CPA license holders whose principal place of business is outside of Connecticut may show compliance by meeting the CPE requirements of their principal place of business during the last renewal. If a non-resident licensee's principal place of business has no CPE requirements for renewal, then the licensee shall comply with all CPE requirements for renewal in Connecticut.

Are there any CPE exemptions?

CPAs may request a waiver or extension for the CPE requirement due to reasons of:

  • health,
  • active duty,
  • or other valid reasons determined by the board.

Requests should be submitted to the board before June 30 to avoid the risk of non-compliance. More information can be found on the Board’s CPE FAQ page.

Who to contact for additional questions

Connecticut State Board of Public 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 2/10/2025