Accountancy

Purpose

The Board of Accountancy was created in 1913 to regulate accountants in the State of Tennessee. The current requirements for the licensure or registration of certified public accountants and registered accounting firms can be found in Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 1.

Mission

The mission of the Tennessee Board of Accountancy is to protect the public health, safety and welfare through the regulation of certified public accountants and registered accounting firms.

License Renewal

CPA/PA licenses and firm permits with an expiration date of 12/31/2024 may submit a renewal application through 6/30/2025 . A late fee was assessed on 1/31/2025 for licenses not renewed within thirty (30) days of the expiration date.  Licenses not renewed within six (6) months of the  expiration date will be subject to reinstatement requirements.

Licensees must comply with all requirements before being able to renew.  Review the renewal requirements here.

State-Specific Ethics

Continuing Professional Education renewal requirements include two hours of state-specific ethics approved by the Board. Only approved sponsors may offer this course.  

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