California Accounting (CPA) CE category requirements

How the 80 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for certified public accountants in California, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Professional ethics
4h
Technical subjects
40h

2-hour Board-approved Regulatory Review course required every 6 years. Minimum 20 total hours and 12 technical hours per year within the cycle.

Official source: California Board of Accountancy — CE requirements (board newsletter)

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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