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CPE REQUIREMENTS BY STATE

 CPE Requirements

Find  CPA CPE requirements, including total hours, reporting periods, renewal deadlines and ethics options.

General CPE Requirement

CPE Reporting Period

CPA License Renewal Date

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Alabama CPA CPE requirements

CPAs must complete CPE learning each year to maintain an active license. Alabama CPE requirements dictate a total of 40 credit hours each year between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30.

Annual CPE requirements

Further stipulations for each yearly CPE reporting period include:

  • Completing at least 8 hours of accounting and auditing CPE
  • Completing at least 2 hours of qualifying ethics CPE
  • No more than 12 hours of behavioral CPE
  • No more than 10 hours of CPE earned by Nano Learning delivery method

Renewing your Alabama CPA license

All Alabama CPAs must complete their CPE by September 30 each year. CPE must be reported by Dec. 31 each year. Annual permit renewal and associated fees are due by Dec. 31 each year.

Alabama ethics CPE

Alabama requires at least 2 hours of qualifying ethics CPE annually. CPAs can fulfill this requirement with board-approved ethics courses focused on professional standards and conduct.

Consider ethics courses covering topics such as understanding and applying the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct to meet this requirement.

CPE PLANNING TIPS

Tips to Meet Your  CPE Requirements

Completing your CPE requirements takes time and investment. These strategies can help remove stress and maximize your learning.

Find CPE That Suits Your Schedule

Finding time to complete CPE courses can be difficult for CPAs with demanding professional and personal schedules. On-demand CPE courses allow you to watch and learn whenever it's convenient. Self-paced learning formats provide flexibility to fit continuing education into busy work and personal commitments.

Keep Up with Your Progress

Tracking which credits you've completed and what remains can be challenging. Using a CPE compliance tracker makes it easy to manage earned credits and identify remaining requirements in one place. You can upload credits completed on other platforms and browse recommendations for additional courses that meet your requirements.

Block Out Time Each Month

Pacing yourself throughout the year prevents last-minute rushing. Setting aside time each month for the hours requirement creates a manageable schedule and provides a cushion for unexpected circumstances. This approach gives you time to plan courses that interest you and make the most of your learning.

Consider What You Want to Learn

Meeting CPE requirements offers an opportunity to advance your career in subjects that interest you. CPE courses teach specialized skillsets and niche knowledge, equipping you to shift your career path or focus in a new direction. Find the specialization that inspires you and access CPE courses that build your career.

ETHICS COURSES

Ethics CPE Courses for

Browse ethics CPE options, including general ethics and any state-specific courses when available.

Course TitleFormatCreditsPrice 

General Ethics: Meeting Your Alabama Requirement (ETAL)
Field of Study: Regulatory Ethics (2)

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