Explore North Carolina CPA CPE requirements — ethics hours, reporting deadlines, and renewal rules from the NC State Board of CPA Examiners.
Need Ethics?
- 1 Hour Course
- NASBA Approved
- Affordable pricing
Overview
North Carolina mandates structured continuing education for all CPAs to maintain professional integrity and technical expertise.
Total Hours Required
- 40 hours annually
Ethics Requirement
- 2 hours of North Carolina-specific ethics each year
Reporting Period
- Annual cycle ending December 31
Subject Area Limits
- Minimum 8 hours A&A for those in public practice
- Max 20 hours personal development
Reporting & Compliance
- Maintain records for 5 years
- Report online during annual license renewal
💡 Tip: Ethics courses must cover NC accountancy law and Board rules.