New Hampshire CPA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CPA license in New Hampshire you need to satisfy the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) - Board of Accountancy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 80 hours per 2-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 New Hampshire requires for CPA renewal
| CE hours required | 80 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CE Broker (free for NH licensees; offers CE tracking and approved-course search) |
| Governing body | New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) - Board of Accountancy |
For the standard two-year license: 80 CE hours per cycle, with a minimum of 20 CE per year and a minimum of 4 CE in ethics per cycle (Ac 403.01). Three-year licenses (pre-2/22/23) require 120 hours, still 20/year minimum and 4 ethics. No state-specific ethics exam is required; regulatory/behavioral ethics coursework satisfies the ethics requirement. Carryover to the next cycle only is allowed (max 40 hrs for two-year, 60 hrs for three-year). Courses need not be pre-approved by the Board.
Full CPA renewal guide for New Hampshire (deadlines, fees & CE) →
New Hampshire 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.
New Hampshire CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire requires about 80 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. For the standard two-year license: 80 CE hours per cycle, with a minimum of 20 CE per year and a minimum of 4 CE in ethics per cycle (Ac 403.01). Three-year licenses (pre-2/22/23) require 120 hours, still 20/year minimum and 4 ethics. No state-specific ethics exam is required; regulatory/behavioral ethics coursework satisfies the ethics requirement. Carryover to the next cycle only is allowed (max 40 hrs for two-year, 60 hrs for three-year). Courses need not be pre-approved by the Board.
Do online CPA CE courses count in New Hampshire?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) - Board of Accountancy and the completion is reported through CE Broker (free for NH licensees; offers CE tracking and approved-course search). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my New Hampshire CPA CE?
New Hampshire uses CE Broker (free for NH licensees; offers CE tracking and approved-course search) to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) - Board of Accountancy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.