CPA CPE Requirements in Illinois

What CPAs need to stay licensed — hours, ethics, and renewal deadlines at a glance.

120CPE hours per 3 years
40.0average hours / year
Reporting period
3 years
Ethics requirement
4 hours of ethics per 3-year period, plus 1 hour of sexual-harassment prevention training
License renewal
Triennially by September 30

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