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Tennessee CPA License Renewal Deadline

Tennessee CPA license renewal

Individual CPA/PA certificate and firm permit
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Not confirmedIndividual CPA certificates and PA registrations renew every 2 years, assigned to one of two cohorts by license number (odd or even), per Tenn. Code Ann. Sec 62-1-107(b). Firm permits are separate and renew every year, always expiring December 31, per Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0020-01-.11(2) -- directly confirmed by the Board's own Licensing Coordinator, who stated there is no conflicting guidance on any official Tennessee site. The Board's renewal-requirements page describes both under one shared 'expiration date of December 31, [year]' renewal-window banner each cycle, which can read as though firm permits follow the same biennial cycle as individuals -- they don't; firms renew every single year regardless of your individual cohort year. Confirm your own certificate or permit's exact date with the Board.
Tenn. Code Ann. Sec 62-1-107(b) (biennial renewal and odd/even cohort renewal system for CPA certificates and PA registrations); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0020-01-.08(1) (implementing rule); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0020-01-.11(2) (firm permits expire annually on December 31)
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Your exact deadline depends on details specific to your own license -- see the official source above for how to determine it.
Last verified: 2026-09-08 · 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: $110. Flat $110 renewal fee for individual CPAs, biennially (firm permit renewal is separately $50/year); $100 late fee if delinquent. read the rule →

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

How does Tennessee's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Individual CPA certificates and PA registrations renew every 2 years, assigned to one of two cohorts by license number (odd or even), per Tenn. Code Ann. Sec 62-1-107(b). Firm permits are separate and renew every year, always expiring December 31, per Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0020-01-.11(2) -- directly confirmed by the Board's own Licensing Coordinator, who stated there is no conflicting guidance on any official Tennessee site. The Board's renewal-requirements page describes both under one shared 'expiration date of December 31, [year]' renewal-window banner each cycle, which can read as though firm permits follow the same biennial cycle as individuals -- they don't; firms renew every single year regardless of your individual cohort year. Confirm your own certificate or permit's exact date with the Board.

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

$110. Flat $110 renewal fee for individual CPAs, biennially (firm permit renewal is separately $50/year); $100 late fee if delinquent.

Does Tennessee require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

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

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

$250. The $250 reinstatement application fee is codified: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0020-01-.04(1)(g) sets the "Fee for application for reinstatement" at two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00). The Board's reinstatement page applies it to both expired individual and firm licenses.

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