Is there a late fee for California accounting (cpa) license renewal?

Yes — $200 if you renew late. Board fees change — verify against the official source.

California Accounting (CPA) license renewal fees

Q: How much does it cost to renew a certified public accountant license in California?

$400 every 2 years. BPC section 5134 sets the biennial renewal fee at $400 for permits expiring after June 30, 2026 (previously $340 for permits expiring after June 30, 2024). Delinquency fee is 50% of the accrued renewal fee (BPC 5134(i)), i.e. $200 now, $170 while the renewal fee was $340. Board fees change — verify against the official source.

What it costs to renew a certified public accountant license in California, sourced from the official board.

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$400license renewal fee, every 2 yearsVerify with board

Late fee: $200 if you renew late.

BPC section 5134 sets the biennial renewal fee at $400 for permits expiring after June 30, 2026 (previously $340 for permits expiring after June 30, 2024). Delinquency fee is 50% of the accrued renewal fee (BPC 5134(i)), i.e. $200 now, $170 while the renewal fee was $340.

Fee details

Renewal fee

$400 every 2 years

Late / delinquency fee

$200

Official source: California Board of Accountancy (Accountancy Act, BPC section 5134)

Full requirements: California Accounting (CPA) CE requirements
When it's due: California Accounting (CPA) license renewal deadline
Know what counts: California Accounting (CPA) CE category requirements
Audits & penalties: California Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties

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

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