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Indiana CPA Ethics CPE Requirement

4 hours of ethics CPE, per 3-yr period, for CPAs licensed in Indiana.

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Requirement summary

Ethics hours required4
Reporting cyclePer 3-yr period
State-specific content Not required
Self-study acceptedYes — NASBA QAS Self-Study
Our sponsor statusNASBA Registry #111907

Four hours of ethics CPE per reporting period.

Indiana CPA ethics CPE questions

How many hours of ethics CPE do Indiana CPAs need?

Four hours during each three-year reporting period. Indiana notes that ethics hours are not prorated, so the full four are due regardless of when in the cycle you were licensed.

Does the ethics course need Board approval?

No. The Indiana Board of Accountancy does not certify CPE courses or sponsors, and it accepts programmes from National Registry sponsors.

Are there alternatives to a four-hour ethics course?

Yes, two. A competency-based ethics course also satisfies the requirement, as does relevant experience in a non-compensated role with a professional or trade organisation applying the code of professional conduct, verified by that organisation. Contact the Board before relying on either.

When is my Indiana CPE due?

Licences expire 30 June on a fixed statewide triennial cycle — 2027, 2030, 2033. The CPE reporting period ends 31 December of the year before renewal, so hours for the June 2027 renewal must be complete by 31 December 2026.

Are there limits on self-study in Indiana?

Yes. No more than 50% of the required 120 hours — 60 hours — may be self-study. The remainder must come from group programmes such as in-person seminars or live webcasts.

Are Indiana ethics hours prorated if I was licensed mid-cycle?

No. Indiana's guidance is explicit that ethics hours are not prorated, so the full four hours are due for the reporting period regardless of when in the cycle you were licensed.

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