Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Alabama Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Alabama CPA need?
40/yr. Here is what Alabama CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 40/yr
- Reporting cycle: 1 year (annual, Oct 1-Sep 30)
- Annual minimum: 40
- Ethics: 2 hrs/year general ethics
- Renewal timing: Period ends Sep 30; grace to Dec 31
- Other key rules: 8 hrs/yr accounting & auditing; behavioral capped 12 hrs/yr.
Tip: Alabama accepts general professional ethics from a NASBA-registered sponsor. Keep your certificates and records after each course.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in Alabama. Newly licensed CPAs often have a prorated or waived first cycle — check your renewal notice.
How CPE Options helps
CPE Options is mobile-first self-study built for busy accountants: take courses on any device, pass the exam, and download your certificate the same day. Our free Compliance Manager maps every credit you earn to Alabama’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
Source: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/cpe-requirements/alabama
