2 hours of ethics CPE, annually, for CPAs licensed in Alabama.
| Ethics hours required | 2 |
|---|---|
| Reporting cycle | Annually |
| State-specific content | Not required |
| Self-study accepted | Yes — NASBA QAS Self-Study |
| Our sponsor status | NASBA Registry #111907 |
Two hours of ethics CPE required each year.
Two hours of qualifying ethics each year, within the 40-hour annual total.
No. Alabama does not specify fields of study and accepts NASBA-registered sponsors, so any qualifying ethics course meets the requirement.
The fiscal year runs 1 October to 30 September, and the registration form must be postmarked by 31 December to avoid a late penalty. Late renewals attract a $100 penalty from 1 January and $500 from 1 March.
Within the fiscal year running 1 October to 30 September. The two ethics hours form part of the 40 hours that must be earned in that window, and the registration form must be postmarked by 31 December to avoid a late penalty.
No CPE is required for the reporting period in which you were certified or licensed, or if you register as Inactive or Retired.
Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy
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State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Requirements change; confirm current rules with your Board before completing coursework.