What are the CPE requirements for Pennsylvania CPAs?
A. Pennsylvania CPAs are required to obtain 80 hours of CPE credits per biennial period. The 80 credit hours must include at least 16 credit hours in Accounting and Auditing subjects and 8 credit hours in Tax subjects. In addition, there is a minimum requirement of 20 credit hours per year. On May 1, 2001, the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy implemented amended CPE program sponsor regulations that directly impacted licensees. The amendments included a stipulation that all individuals or entities offering a program for continuing education credit must apply to the Board for approval as a program sponsor. Licensees should now confirm a sponsor’s approval under the regulations prior to registering for a program.