CPA License Renewal in Indiana (2026)

CPA license renewal in Indiana is handled by the Indiana Board of Accountancy (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, PLA), which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s to renew every 36 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Indiana CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	36 months
Deadline rule	Individual CPA (and PA/AP/firm) licenses expire on June 30 of every third year on a fixed statewide cycle (e.g., 2024, 2027, 2030); all licensees renew on the same triennial date regardless of issue date.
CE hours required	120 hours
Renewal fee	$105.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	No statewide CE tracking service (no CE Broker); CPE is self-attested at renewal and the Board audits roughly 3-10% of renewals for documentation.
Governing body	Indiana Board of Accountancy (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, PLA)

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Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Indiana

120 CPE hours required over the three-year reporting period, with a minimum of 20 hours each calendar year (the annual minimum cannot be carried over). At least 10% of total hours (12 hours) must be in accounting and/or auditing (A&A), and at least 4 hours must be in ethics, over the reporting period. No more than 50% of the required hours may be earned via self-study. The reporting period ends December 31 of the year preceding the June 30 renewal. Inactive-status holders may renew without completing CPE but may not practice. No separate state-specific ethics exam noted.

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How to renew your CPA license in Indiana

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Indiana Board of Accountancy (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, PLA) portal.
Complete the required 120 CE hours and confirm they appear in No statewide CE tracking service (no CE Broker); CPE is self-attested at renewal and the Board audits roughly 3-10% of renewals for documentation..
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal fee published as $105.00 on the official PLA accountancy licensing page and the official CPA renewal form; an older PLA FAQ snippet still cited $75.00, so the current figure used is $105 (discrepancy flagged). Retired status renews for $10. Late/reinstatement: if expired 60 days to 3 years, total roughly $155 ($105 renewal + ~$50 restoration penalty); if expired more than 3 years, roughly $190 ($105 + $85 penalty) — late_fee_usd reflects the ~$50 restoration penalty for short lapses. Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; online renewal via the MyLicense.IN.gov portal. NASBA coordinates but Indiana licenses at the state level.

CPA license renewal in Indiana: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Indiana?

Indiana CPA licenses renew every 36 months. Individual CPA (and PA/AP/firm) licenses expire on June 30 of every third year on a fixed statewide cycle (e.g., 2024, 2027, 2030); all licensees renew on the same triennial date regardless of issue date.

How many CE hours are required to renew an CPA license in Indiana?

Approximately 120 continuing-education hours per cycle. 120 CPE hours required over the three-year reporting period, with a minimum of 20 hours each calendar year (the annual minimum cannot be carried over). At least 10% of total hours (12 hours) must be in accounting and/or auditing (A&A), and at least 4 hours must be in ethics, over the reporting period. No more than 50% of the required hours may be earned via self-study. The reporting period ends December 31 of the year preceding the June 30 renewal. Inactive-status holders may renew without completing CPE but may not practice. No separate state-specific ethics exam noted. Confirm the current requirement with the Indiana Board of Accountancy (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, PLA).

Can I renew my Indiana CPA license online?

Yes — Indiana offers online renewal through the Indiana Board of Accountancy (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, PLA). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Indiana CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the Indiana Board of Accountancy (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, PLA) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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