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Hawaii CPA License Renewal Deadline 2027

Hawaii CPA license renewal

Individual CPA license/permit and firm permit
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
December 31, 2027Biennial. The CPA license (HRS § 466-5(j)) and the individual and firm permits to practice (HRS § 466-7) all expire December 31 of every odd-numbered year -- the same fixed date across all three credential types, no cohort split.
HRS § 466-5(j)
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Last verified: 2026-09-21 · checked against the state's codified statute or administrative rule, not just a board webpage — if we can't verify a date against primary law, we say so instead of guessing (see how we verify every deadline). Always confirm with the official state board before relying on this date. License requirements and deadlines can change.

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Other states with the same December 31 deadline: Alabama Alaska Arkansas Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia

Renewal fee: $152. $52 biennial individual CPA license renewal fee (HAR §16-53-38(7)(A)) plus a mandatory $100 biennial Compliance Resolution Fund fee (HAR §16-53-38(12)(A)(iii)) -- $152 total each biennial renewal. read the rule →

CPE required: 80 hours every 2 years (4 ethics hours). Full CPE requirements →

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Hawaii license? →

Does Hawaii's CPA FIRM (not just the individual license) need to register separately? →

Frequently asked questions

How does Hawaii's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Biennial. The CPA license (HRS § 466-5(j)) and the individual and firm permits to practice (HRS § 466-7) all expire December 31 of every odd-numbered year -- the same fixed date across all three credential types, no cohort split.

How much does it cost to renew a CPA license in Hawaii?

$152. $52 biennial individual CPA license renewal fee (HAR §16-53-38(7)(A)) plus a mandatory $100 biennial Compliance Resolution Fund fee (HAR §16-53-38(12)(A)(iii)) -- $152 total each biennial renewal.

Does Hawaii require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

Yes -- Hawaii requires 80 hours of CPE every 2 years. That includes 4 ethics hours. See the full Hawaii CPE requirements page for the exact citation.

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Hawaii CPA license?

$204. Board's own fee page: $204 to restore a lapsed individual license, vs. $152 for on-time renewal. Firm permit-to-practice restoration is separate and higher ($360 entity / $128 sole proprietor).

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Hawaii?

Yes -- Hawaii has its own firm-level registration or permit requirement, separate from an individual CPA's license renewal. See the full Hawaii firm renewal page for the exact cycle and citation.

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