Accountancy

Tennessee State Board of 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 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 beginning 11/2/2024. A late fee is assessed 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.

Hurricane Helene CPE Relief

CPAs who live or work in these Tennessee counties impacted by Hurricane Helene are eligible for an extension of time to complete renewal CPE requirements:

Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, Washington

Expiring in 2024?  Submit your renewal application by the 12/31/2024 expiration date.  Answer questions related to your CPE credits accurately and attach a list of the credits earned so far for the 2023-2024 reporting period. Complete the CPE requirement and submit your certificates to accountancy.forms@tn.gov by 6/30/2025.   

Expiring in 2025?  Submit your renewal application by the 12/31/2025 expiration date.  No penalty will be assessed for failure to earn the minimum of 20 hours in 2024.  Renewal applications will be available on 11/2/25.

IMPORTANT—Your license to practice expires on December 31.  This is an extension of time to complete the CPE requirement, not an extension of the renewal due date.  Renewal applications are due by December 31, with a late fee assessed on the following January 30.

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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