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Louisiana CPA License Renewal Deadline 2026

Louisiana CPA license renewal

CPA Individual License
Last verified November 8, 2026
Next renewal date
December 31, 2026Annual renewal, expires December 31 every year -- codified in La. Admin. Code tit. 46, Part XIX, § 1105(B)(1)/(B)(3): certificate holders must renew 'annually ... on or before the last day of December,' and certificates 'expire on the last day of each calendar year' (the Board may set a later date 'for good cause,' per the same section). The Louisiana State Board of CPAs' own page corroborates practically. Renewal window opens November 1; a $200 delinquent fee applies starting February (escalating $50/month through year-end).
La. Admin. Code tit. 46, Pt. XIX, § 1105(B)
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CPA Firm Permit
Last verified November 13, 2026
Next renewal date
December 31, 2026Same annual, December 31 calendar cycle as individual licenses -- codified in La. Admin. Code tit. 46, Part XIX, § 1501(D)(1): permits 'expire on the last day of each calendar year' (renewals due by Dec 31, delinquent if not renewed before Feb 1). Renewal window opens November 1; a $300 delinquent fee applies after January 31.
La. Admin. Code tit. 46, Pt. XIX, § 1501(D)(1)
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Last verified: November 8, 2026 · renewal date 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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Renewal fee: $120. Individual certificate/license annual renewal fee is $120, due December 31. Individuals filing after December 31 owe a delinquent fee starting at $200 in February and rising $50 per month to $700 in December. Firm permit annual renewal is a separate fee, per the Board's own published fee page: $50 base (firms with 10 or fewer owners) plus $25 per owner beyond 10, capped at $2,500 total, also due December 31; the firm permit delinquent fee is a flat $300 (unlike the individual fee, it does not escalate by month). read the rule →

CPE required: 80 hours every 2 years (a board-approved ethics course is required, though the codified rule does not fix a specific hour count). Full CPE requirements →

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Frequently asked questions

How does Louisiana's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Annual renewal, expires December 31 every year -- codified in La. Admin. Code tit. 46, Part XIX, § 1105(B)(1)/(B)(3): certificate holders must renew 'annually ... on or before the last day of December,' and certificates 'expire on the last day of each calendar year' (the Board may set a later date 'for good cause,' per the same section). The Louisiana State Board of CPAs' own page corroborates practically. Renewal window opens November 1; a $200 delinquent fee applies starting February (escalating $50/month through year-end).

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

$120. Individual certificate/license annual renewal fee is $120, due December 31. Individuals filing after December 31 owe a delinquent fee starting at $200 in February and rising $50 per month to $700 in December. Firm permit annual renewal is a separate fee, per the Board's own published fee page: $50 base (firms with 10 or fewer owners) plus $25 per owner beyond 10, capped at $2,500 total, also due December 31; the firm permit delinquent fee is a flat $300 (unlike the individual fee, it does not escalate by month).

Does Louisiana require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

Yes, Louisiana requires 80 hours of CPE every 2 years. A board-approved ethics course is required, though the codified rule does not fix a specific hour count. See the full Louisiana CPE requirements page for the exact citation.

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

No single flat fee -- three different mechanisms exist depending on how long the certificate has been lapsed. LAC 46:XIX Sec1105.B.6 allows same-year reinstatement 'upon payment of the renewal fee and such penalty fee as may be prescribed by the board' -- no multiplier or dollar amount is codified; La. R.S. 37:74.1 separately caps a formal reinstatement-application fee at $500 for a fully expired/inactive certificate; the board's own fee table also shows an escalating monthly delinquent-fee schedule ($200-$700). The board's page itself says 'Reinstatement applications -- (contact the office)' rather than publishing one number.

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Louisiana?

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

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