§ 5026 Accountant Continuing Education Requirements

Business and Professions Code·California

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•Accountants must keep learning new things to keep their license.
•They have to take classes or training even after they become an accountant.
•This rule started in 1974 and is still in place today.

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An accountant who got their license in 1973 wants to renew it in 1975.

They must take extra classes or training before they can renew their license to keep working as an accountant.

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§ 5026 Accountant Continuing Education Requirements

The Legislature has determined it is in the public interest to require that certified public accountants and public accountants licensed under provisions of this chapter comply with continuing education requirements adopted by the board as a prerequisite to the renewal of public accountancy licenses on and after December 31, 1974. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 716.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 5026.

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