Louisiana CPA CE Courses (2026)

What Louisiana requires for CPA renewal

CPE is measured on a rolling two-calendar-year basis: at least 80 hours over any rolling 2-year period, with a firm minimum of 20 hours each year (the board advises aiming for ~40/year). A board-approved 3-hour Professional Ethics course (only from board-listed vendors) is required, but only in even-numbered years; generic behavioral ethics does not substitute. CPAs participating in attest engagements during a year must complete at least 8 hours in Accounting and Auditing that year. No carryover of excess hours. Non-residents may satisfy via CPE reciprocity with their principal-place-of-business state.

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

Louisiana CPA CE course providers

• 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.

Louisiana CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Louisiana requires about 80 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. CPE is measured on a rolling two-calendar-year basis: at least 80 hours over any rolling 2-year period, with a firm minimum of 20 hours each year (the board advises aiming for ~40/year). A board-approved 3-hour Professional Ethics course (only from board-listed vendors) is required, but only in even-numbered years; generic behavioral ethics does not substitute. CPAs participating in attest engagements during a year must complete at least 8 hours in Accounting and Auditing that year. No carryover of excess hours. Non-residents may satisfy via CPE reciprocity with their principal-place-of-business state.

Do online CPA CE courses count in Louisiana?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants and the completion is reported through Online CPE Reporting portal (Thentia licensee portal). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Louisiana CPA CE?

Louisiana uses Online CPE Reporting portal (Thentia licensee portal) to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants site →

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