Louisiana cpa CE courses
Curated courses matched to Louisiana’s CPAs renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.
Renewal: 20h minimum reported each calendar year (report by Jan 31 for prior year); 80h within rolling 2 calendar years
Source: State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana
Mandated topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and auditing | 8 hours | Per renewal (if applicable) | CPAs in attest engagements during the calendar year |
Accounting and auditing (8 hours, per renewal (if applicable))
Surgent CPE · 8h · live webinar · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; Accounting (4) + Auditing (4) fields of study)
Note: 8-hour annual A&A update. If your state mandates a large A&A block (e.g. 12–24 hours), pair this with additional A&A courses to fill it.
General electives
Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.
Surgent CPE · 4h · live webinar · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; Regulatory Ethics field of study)
Note: Covers the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct with practical ethical dilemmas around objectivity and independence. Live webinar with instructor Q&A; dozens of sessions run year-round.
AICPA · 8.5h · self-study · NASBA (AICPA (NASBA sponsor ID 112891); Regulatory Ethics field of study)
Note: The AICPA's own deep-dive ethics course — Code of Professional Conduct, conceptual framework, and independence rules (including SEC/PCAOB). A strong pick if you need a large block of ethics hours.
Western CPE · 1h · self-study · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; 1 credit Regulatory Ethics)
Note: A cheap 1-hour top-up if you're short on ethics hours. Focuses on applying the AICPA conceptual framework to real threats.
Surgent CPE · 16h · self-study · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; Taxes field of study; continually revised for new legislation and IRS guidance)
Note: Surgent's flagship 16-hour tax update — covers the latest enacted legislation and IRS guidance with planning angles. Updated for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provisions.
WebCE · 6h · self-study · NASBA (WebCE is a NASBA-registered CPE sponsor; find this course in the IRS tax CE catalog)
Note: Focused 6-hour course on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — tip income exemption, overtime relief, SALT changes, bonus depreciation, and R&D expensing. Good value at about $5.50/hour.
Surgent CPE · 4h · live webinar · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; Finance field of study)
Note: Practical 4-hour update for controllers and CFOs on current hot topics. Counts as general/technical CPE.
Surgent CPE · 2h · live webinar · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; Regulatory Ethics field of study)
Note: 2-hour live ethics webinar aimed at tax practitioners. Also useful if you hold an Enrolled Agent credential — it counts toward the IRS ethics requirement.
Complete renewal bundles
One purchase covering your full 80-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.
Surgent CPE · 80h · self-study · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; 1,000+ self-study credits)
Note: One annual price for Surgent's entire self-study catalog (1,000+ credits) — the simplest way to fill a full 80-hour renewal, including ethics and tax updates.
CPE365 · 80h · self-study · NASBA (NASBA QAS self-study sponsor)
Note: Budget unlimited plan — every self-study course on the site for one low fee, ethics included. A cheap path through a full renewal if you prefer reading-based self-study.
Free options
Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.
MYCPE ONE · 1h · live webinar · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor)
Note: Free NASBA-approved live webinars on tax, accounting, and ethics topics. Topics and schedules rotate — check the current list.
Summit CPE · 2h · self-study · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor)
Note: NASBA-approved provider offering free self-paced courses (2 CPE credits) with instant certificate. Free courses rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each requirement separately.
Frequently asked questions
How many CPE hours do Louisiana CPAs need?
Louisiana CPAs need 80 CPE hours every 2 years.
What are the mandated CE topics for Louisiana CPA renewal?
Accounting and auditing (8 hours, per renewal (if applicable))
Is there an annual CPE minimum?
Yes — 20h minimum reported each calendar year (report by Jan 31 for prior year). Plan your hours so you don't fall short in any single year.
When is the Louisiana CPA renewal deadline?
20h minimum reported each calendar year (report by Jan 31 for prior year); 80h within rolling 2 calendar years
Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.
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