Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the New York Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a New York CPA need?
40/yr (or 24 if single subject). Here is what New York CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 40/yr (or 24 if single subject)
- Reporting cycle: Annual CPE; registration renews triennially
- Annual minimum: 24 or 40/yr
- Ethics: 4 hrs every 3 calendar years (approved ethics)
- Renewal timing: Registration renews every 3 yrs by license issue date; CPE per calendar year
- Other key rules: Recognized subjects incl acct, audit, tax, advisory, specialized knowledge.
Tip: New York 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 New York. 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 New York’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
Source: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/certified-public-accountants/mce-questions-answers
