NOTE: It is not meant to replace the guidelines set forth by the New York State Education Department, and is not the final authority in answering questions about the CPE requirements. Contact the New York State Department of Education with any questions regarding these requirements.
Full updated information on mandatory education requirements can be found on the New York State Department of Education site.
See below for answers to frequently asked questions regarding New York State's regulations for the CPA profession.
Am I required to complete continuing education? ⓘ
When must I begin taking continuing education? ⓘ
How many hours of CPE must I complete? ⓘ
I no longer perform services within the scope of practice in New York State or for New York State clients. Must I continue to meet the CPE requirements? ⓘ
How do I report completion of my CPE requirements? ⓘ
How long do I need to maintain my CPE records? ⓘ
What ethics courses will qualify to meet the ethics requirement? ⓘ
Can I roll over extra CPE hours from one year to the next? ⓘ
What is the CPE tracking year? ⓘ
What are the approved subject areas for CPE? ⓘ
There are seven approved subject areas. They are:
For more details on the approved subject areas, visit the New York State Department of Education page.