Annual License Renewals
- Renewals Open: Late November
- Renewal Deadline: February 1
- CPE Report Deadline: February 1
- Last day for Late Renewals: February 16
- After February 1, the license is considered late.
- After February 16, the license is lapsed and you must complete a Reinstatement Application with a fee of $595 ($500 reinstatement fee and $95 current renewal fee.) In addition, a criminal background check is required as part of the reinstatement process. Instructions for the background check will be provided by board staff, once all other required documentation is received.
Renewal Fees
- CPA, PA and Accounting Practitioner $95
- In-State Firm $60
- Out-of-State Firm $60
CPE Reports
CPE reports are due no later than February 1. You can submit your CPE report for the 2024 calendar year via one of the two methods below:
The NASBA CPE Audit Service, is available for your complimentary use to track and store your CPE records in one location and review your ongoing compliance with CPE requirements. Click here to learn more.
An audit of CPE for the 2024 calendar year will be conducted starting in the spring of 2025, following the close of renewals. If selected for audit, the Board will require you to submit your CPE records and documentation to the Board through your account in the CPE Audit Service. The South Carolina Board has the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses and documentation for CPE credit once they have audited your submitted information and documentation.
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Online Portal Help
Video tutorials on how to renew your license, retrieve your username or reset your password:
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Contact Information
For questions regarding renewals, contact the Board at 803-896-4770 or by email at Contact.Accountancy@llr.sc.gov.