Oregon CPA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CPA license in Oregon you need to satisfy the Oregon 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 Oregon requires for CPA renewal
| CE hours required | 80 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | Self-reported CPE report submitted with renewal (NASBA National Registry number required for self-study); no third-party CE Broker tracking |
| Governing body | Oregon Board of Accountancy |
Active licensees must complete at least 80 hours of CPE per two-year renewal period (unless prorated), including 4 hours of ethics (a Board-approved ethics-coded program; no separate state ethics exam). There is an annual minimum of 20 hours in each year of the period (July 1-June 30). No more than 16 hours may be non-technical; instructor/author/discussion-leader credit is capped at 50% of required hours; maximum carryforward is 20 hours (carryforward cannot satisfy the 20-hour annual minimum). Self-study must come from a NASBA National Registry sponsor.
Full CPA renewal guide for Oregon (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Oregon 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.
Oregon CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in Oregon?
Oregon requires about 80 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Active licensees must complete at least 80 hours of CPE per two-year renewal period (unless prorated), including 4 hours of ethics (a Board-approved ethics-coded program; no separate state ethics exam). There is an annual minimum of 20 hours in each year of the period (July 1-June 30). No more than 16 hours may be non-technical; instructor/author/discussion-leader credit is capped at 50% of required hours; maximum carryforward is 20 hours (carryforward cannot satisfy the 20-hour annual minimum). Self-study must come from a NASBA National Registry sponsor.
Do online CPA CE courses count in Oregon?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Oregon Board of Accountancy and the completion is reported through Self-reported CPE report submitted with renewal (NASBA National Registry number required for self-study); no third-party CE Broker tracking. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Oregon CPA CE?
Oregon uses Self-reported CPE report submitted with renewal (NASBA National Registry number required for self-study); no third-party CE Broker tracking to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Oregon Board of Accountancy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.