New Jersey CPA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CPA license in New Jersey you need to satisfy the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 120 hours per 3-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 Jersey requires for CPA renewal
| CE hours required | 120 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 36 months |
| CE tracking system | Self-reported CPE (no third-party tracker like CE Broker); CPE attested at renewal and documented via Board credit summary sheets, subject to audit |
| Governing body | New Jersey State Board of Accountancy |
120 CPE credits per triennial period, with a minimum of 20 credits accrued in each year of the triennium. At least 60 credits must be in technical subjects (e.g., accounting, taxation, business law, IT), and licensees in public practice must include at least 24 credits in accounting or auditing. A 4-credit New Jersey Law and Ethics course from a Board-approved provider is required each triennial period and cannot be completed via self-study. CPE must come from a Board-approved sponsor or a NASBA-registered provider. Governed by N.J.A.C. 13:29 subchapter 6.
Full CPA renewal guide for New Jersey (deadlines, fees & CE) →
New Jersey 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 Jersey CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in New Jersey?
New Jersey requires about 120 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 120 CPE credits per triennial period, with a minimum of 20 credits accrued in each year of the triennium. At least 60 credits must be in technical subjects (e.g., accounting, taxation, business law, IT), and licensees in public practice must include at least 24 credits in accounting or auditing. A 4-credit New Jersey Law and Ethics course from a Board-approved provider is required each triennial period and cannot be completed via self-study. CPE must come from a Board-approved sponsor or a NASBA-registered provider. Governed by N.J.A.C. 13:29 subchapter 6.
Do online CPA CE courses count in New Jersey?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy and the completion is reported through Self-reported CPE (no third-party tracker like CE Broker); CPE attested at renewal and documented via Board credit summary sheets, subject to audit. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my New Jersey CPA CE?
New Jersey uses Self-reported CPE (no third-party tracker like CE Broker); CPE attested at renewal and documented via Board credit summary sheets, subject to audit to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.