Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Tennessee Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Tennessee CPA need?
80/2yr. Here is what Tennessee CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 80/2yr
- Reporting cycle: 2 years (biennial)
- Annual minimum: 20
- Ethics: 2 hrs Board-approved TN state-specific ethics/2yr (state-specific)
- Renewal timing: Biennial calendar-based cycle
- Other key rules: 40 hrs technical; attest 20 hrs A&A.
Heads up: Tennessee requires a state-specific or board-approved ethics course. Make sure your ethics CPE meets Tennessee’s exact rule — general ethics may not count.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
