South Carolina CPA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CPA license in South Carolina you need to satisfy the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Accountancy'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 South Carolina requires for CPA renewal

CE hours required	40 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	12 months
Governing body	South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Accountancy

Each licensee must complete 40 hours of acceptable CPE every calendar year as a condition of annual renewal, including at least 2 hours of ethics (behavioral or regulatory ethics meeting the board's Reg. 1-08) within that 40-hour total. Up to 20 hours may be carried over to the following year. No separate state-specific ethics exam is required for renewal of an active license; documentation must be retained for 5 years.

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

South Carolina 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 South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Accountancy 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.

South Carolina CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

South Carolina requires about 40 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Each licensee must complete 40 hours of acceptable CPE every calendar year as a condition of annual renewal, including at least 2 hours of ethics (behavioral or regulatory ethics meeting the board's Reg. 1-08) within that 40-hour total. Up to 20 hours may be carried over to the following year. No separate state-specific ethics exam is required for renewal of an active license; documentation must be retained for 5 years.

Do online CPA CE courses count in South Carolina?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Accountancy. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my South Carolina CPA CE?

South Carolina generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Accountancy.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Accountancy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Accountancy site →

CPA CE courses in another state

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