Connecticut CPA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CPA license in Connecticut you need to satisfy the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Department of Consumer Protection)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 40 hours per 1-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Connecticut requires for CPA renewal

CE hours required	40 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	12 months
CE tracking system	Self-reported CPE compliance attested at renewal (no third-party tracker such as CE Broker indicated)
Governing body	Connecticut State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Department of Consumer Protection)

A minimum of 40 hours of CPE is required each year (per annual renewal cycle), measured over a fiscal year reporting period of July 1 through June 30 and reported by December 31. A 4-hour ethics course is required every three CPE cycles (covering ethical behavior and State/National codes of conduct, professional conduct, and licensing regulations); no separate state-specific ethics exam. CPAs performing attest or compilation services must include at least 8 hours in audit/attest/compilation subjects. Up to 20 hours may be carried over to the next cycle only.

Full CPA renewal guide for Connecticut (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Connecticut CPA CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Department of Consumer Protection) before purchasing.

Becker CPE
Large CPE catalog with state-specific ethics courses and subscription access.
Surgent CPE
Unlimited-CPE packages and adaptive courses accepted across most state boards.
Gleim CPE
Individual courses and subscriptions, including state ethics requirements.
Western CPE
Self-study, webcasts, and live conferences across technical and ethics topics.
AICPA
Professional CPE from the national accounting body, including ethics and specialized tracks.

Connecticut CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in Connecticut?

Connecticut requires about 40 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A minimum of 40 hours of CPE is required each year (per annual renewal cycle), measured over a fiscal year reporting period of July 1 through June 30 and reported by December 31. A 4-hour ethics course is required every three CPE cycles (covering ethical behavior and State/National codes of conduct, professional conduct, and licensing regulations); no separate state-specific ethics exam. CPAs performing attest or compilation services must include at least 8 hours in audit/attest/compilation subjects. Up to 20 hours may be carried over to the next cycle only.

Do online CPA CE courses count in Connecticut?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Department of Consumer Protection) and the completion is reported through Self-reported CPE compliance attested at renewal (no third-party tracker such as CE Broker indicated). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Connecticut CPA CE?

Connecticut uses Self-reported CPE compliance attested at renewal (no third-party tracker such as CE Broker indicated) to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Department of Consumer Protection). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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CPA CE courses in another state

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