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Florida CPA CPE Requirements

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CPA CPE Requirements Florida

Last Reviewed on: 25 Mar, 2026

CPE Requirements 80 hours for every 2 years.
License Renewal PeriodDecember 31 biennially.
CPE Reporting CycleJuly 1 – June 30 biennially.
Ethics RequirementFour (4) credit hours every 2 years in a Florida-specific ethics course approved by the board. View Florida State Board Approved Ethics Course
Carryover CreditsNo, Florida CPA cannot carry over excess CPE credits in the next reporting cycle. 
Subject Area Restriction
  • At least 8 hours in Accounting & Auditing. 
  • Maximum of 20 hours in behavioral subject areas. 
  • Min.24 hours in Governmental CPE if involved in Govt. Auditing. 

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Florida CPE RequirementFlorida CPAs are required to complete 80 hours of CPE every two years.
Initial CPE HoursFor a newly issued license, the first CPE period begins on the license-issuance date and ends on the third June 30 following that date. Complete the applicable CPE requirements within this first period. 
Ethics RequirementFour (4) hours of Board Approved Ethics Course in every reporting cycle. 
Content Requirement
  • At least 8 hours in Accounting & Auditing. 
  • Maximum of 20 hours in behavioral subject areas. 
  • Min.24 hours in Governmental CPE if involved in Govt. Auditing.
Subject Areas Click here to check Florida's detailed approved FOS/ subject areas for CPE Credits.  
Learning ModesAll CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.  
Eligible Learning ActivitiesIncludes Group study or Self-study, Individual Courses and more
CPE Deadline
CPE credits must be completed by June 30 biennially.  
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Our Fast Track Florida CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Florida CPAs' exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPE needs. View more
ReportingCPE credits must be reported from July 1 to June 30 biennially.
License Renewal
Florida CPA licenses renew biennially. Failure to renew by the applicable expiration date may result in delinquent status and additional renewal or reactivation fees. 
Carry Forward 
Florida does not allow credit carryovers.
Record Retention
Retain required CPE documentation for at least two years following the end of the applicable two-year CPE re-establishment period. 
Renewal FeesThe renewal fee for Florida CPAs is $100. View more

Can Florida CPAs Earn CPE Credits with MYCPE ONE?

Yes. Eligible MYCPE ONE courses meet the Florida Board of Accountancy’s requirements and count toward your Florida CPA license renewal. For self-study Accounting, Auditing and Technical Business credit, Florida requires courses from NASBA QAS-approved sponsors.


MYCPE ONE is registered on NASBA’s National Registry of CPE Sponsors under MY-CPE LLC, Sponsor ID 143597, with approval that includes delivery format as- 

  • Group Programs 
  • Self-Study Programs


You can verify our NASBA sponsorship under MYCPE ONE on the NASBA Registry. For convenient access to our courses, Click here to explore the MYCPE ONE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for the Florida Board of Accountancy

Florida Board of Accountancy
Division of Certified Public Accounting 
240 NW 76 Drive, Suite A 
Gainesville, FL 32607 
Phone: 850-487-1395
Fax: 352-333-2508 
Email: CPA.Applications@myfloridalicense.com
Website: Florida State Board of Accountancy

We Review CPE Compliance Requirements Every Six Months

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CPE requirement information for Florida CPA every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the state board of Florida and NASBA.

While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.

Florida CPA CPE Requirements for Ethics and Online Reporting

Florida CPA CPE requirements include 80 hours every two years, with eight in accounting and auditing and four in Board-approved ethics. The Florida CPA CPE deadline is June 30 of the renewal year, but reporting has a separate cutoff: July 31. Before Florida CPA license renewal on December 31, enter each course in the DBPR Online Services portal and upload completion certificates.  


A Florida CPA ethics course must appear on the Board's approved list; an unrelated ethics webinar will not count. For qualifying accounting, auditing, or technical self-study, verify NASBA Quality Assurance Service approval before choosing Florida CPA CPE courses." 





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Frequently Asked Questions

Florida CPAs are required to complete 80 hours of CPE every two years.

For New licenses use the day of the year a license was issued or reactivated, then go three June 30ths into the future to determine the due date for your first reporting cycle.

Yes, Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must complete 4 hours of Board Approved Ethics Course in every reporting cycle. View Florida State Board Approved Ethics Course

Florida CPAs must complete at least 8 hours in Accounting & Auditing, a maximum of 20 hours in behavioral courses and a minimum of 24 hours in Governmental CPE if involved in Govt. Auditing.

Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals can check Florida's detailed approved fields of study (FOS) for CPE credits on the Florida Board of Accountancy website.

Yes, all CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.

Eligible learning activities for Florida CPAs include group study, self-study, individual courses, and more

The CPE deadline for Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals is June 30 biennially.

Fast Track CPE from MYCPE offers expertly curated Florida CPE packages that meet the state’s continuing education requirements. These comprehensive packages cover all your CPE needs and save time selecting individual courses.

CPE credits must be reported from July 1 to June 30 biennially.

Florida CPAs must renew their licenses biennially by December 31. The regular CPE completion deadline is June 30, with two automatic extensions:

  • September 15: Complete 88 CPE hours, including 16 Accounting & Auditing hours.
  • December 31: Complete 96 CPE hours, including 24 Accounting & Auditing hours.

Both extensions require 4 Florida Board-approved Ethics hours and allow a maximum of 20 Behavioral hours.

Failure to renew by December 31 results in delinquent license status and applicable late fees. View more

No, Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals cannot carry over excess CPE credits to the next reporting cycle.

Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must maintain records of completed CPE credits for 2 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.

The renewal fee for Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals is $100. Read more

Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals can visit the Florida Board of Accountancy website for further FAQs and details on CPE requirements and regulations.

Failure to meet CPE requirements or renew by December 31 may result in penalties and potential disciplinary action. View more

Yes, the Florida Board of Accountancy accepts courses that meet its CPE standards, including those offered by NASBA-registered sponsors. While NASBA approval is not required, MYCPE ONE is a NASBA-approved provider (#143597), and our courses align with Florida’s CPE regulations. You can refer to the “QUALIFIES FOR” section on each course page to confirm eligibility.

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