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The Details of Renew Your Public Accountancy License
What you need for Renew Your Public Accountancy License
The Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy has moved to online renewals! The online renewal rollout will commence for the June 30, 2019 renewal cycle through the Division of Professional Licensure e-Place Portal.
Click here for instructions on how to create your e-Place Portal account. If you need to change your address, please do that here.
Renewal notices will continue to be mailed to the address of record with the board. The notice will include an assigned 10-digit authorization code. This code will allow you to link your license to your e-Place account once that has been created. The notice will also include separate instructions on uploading required CPE (Continuing Professional Education) hours for individuals and the 2022 Firm Affidavit Form for Firms, which will be available within the online renewal application.
For more information on license renewal visit the FAQs page.
Fees for Renew Your Public Accountancy License
License Renewal Fees are shown by Type Class. Licenses need to be renewed every two years and are due by June 30th on both ODD and EVEN years.
Late renewal fee is in addition to renewal fee if renewal is received beyond license expiration date.
All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Public Accountant | $161 | each |
| CPA Corporation: C | $324 | each |
| CPA Partnership: P | $324 | each |
| Business Corporation: BC | $324 | each |
| CPA Limited Liability Company: LC | $324 | each |
| CPA Limited Liability Partnership: LP | $324 | each |
| Late Renewal Fee | $57 | each |
How to renew Renew Your Public Accountancy License
After reading the requirements above, please complete the licensing process in the ePlace licensing portal.