What CE categories are required for certified public accountants in Pennsylvania?

Accounting and auditing (conditional on attest practice): 24 hours; Professional ethics: 4 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Pennsylvania Accounting (CPA) CE category requirements

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

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Required categories

Accounting and auditing (conditional on attest practice)

24h

Professional ethics

No carryover. The 20-hour annual minimum, 4 ethics hours, and conditional 24 A&A hours were not re-verified against the current State Board regulations.

Official source: Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy — Accountancy Law

Full requirements: Pennsylvania Accounting (CPA) CE requirements
When it's due: Pennsylvania Accounting (CPA) license renewal deadline
What it costs: Pennsylvania Accounting (CPA) license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Pennsylvania Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties

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

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