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Utah CPA CPE Requirements

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Utah CPA CPE Requirements Overview

Last Reviewed on: 31 Mar, 2026

CPE Requirements
80 hours every 2 even-numbered years.
License Renewal periodRenew your license by December 31st of each even year.
CPE Reporting Cycle
Begins January 1 of odd-numbered years and ends December 31 of even-numbered years.
Ethics Requirement
4 hours of ethics requirement must include 1 hour on Utah laws and rules, and 3 hours covering the AICPA Code, case-based learning, ethical dilemmas, or business ethics. 
Carry Over Credits
Max. 40 ethics hours can be carried over as general hours, but you must still complete 4 ethics hours each reporting period.
Subject Area Restriction
There is no minimum content requirement.

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Utah CPE Requirement 
Complete 80 hours every 2 even-numbered years.
Ethics Requirement
4 hours of ethics requirement must include 1 hour on Utah laws and rules, and 3 hours covering the AICPA Code, case-based learning, ethical dilemmas, or business ethics. View more
Initial CPE Hours
No CPE hours are required for the first renewal after initial licensure. View more
Content Requirement 
There is no minimum content requirement.
Subject Areas
Utah CPAs can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning Modes
All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes Self-Study Programs, Group Programs, Nano-learning Programs, Instructor-Led Programs (Max. 50% of total CPE), Writing Articles and Books (Max 25% of total CPE), and more.
CPE Deadline
CPE credits must be completed by December 31st of each even-numbered year.
Fast Track CPE
Our Fast Track Utah CPE packages are expertly curated bundles meeting Utah CPAs' continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPE needs. View more
ReportingJanuary 1st of each odd year through December 31st of each even year.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by December 31st of each even year. Failure to renew by this date will result in your license expiring, and you will be unable to practice until you complete the required 80 CPE hours and renew your license. View more
Carry Forward
Max. 40 ethics hours can be carried over as general hours, but you must still complete 4 ethics hours each reporting period.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Utah CPAs is $63. View more

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPE in the State of Utah? - YES!

Utah CPA accepts continuing education courses from NASBA sponsors, and MYCPE ONE is a registered sponsor and specializes in various learning formats, including -  

  • Group Live Programs, 
  • Group Internet Based, 
  • QAS Self-Study, and 
  • Nano-Learning

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 Utah Board of Accountancy

PO Box 146741 
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741 
Phone: 801-530-6628 
Toll-free: 866-275-3675 
Fax: 801-530-6511 
Email: B6@utah.gov
Website: Utah Department of Commerce 

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 Utah CPA every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the state board of Utah 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.

Utah CPE Requirements for Ethics License Renewal

Utah CPE requirements call for 80 credits during the 2025–2026 cycle, including three hours of ethics and one hour covering Utah’s CPA Licensing Act and rules. There is no annual credit minimum. 


For Utah CPA license renewal by December 31, 2026, enter completed courses in NASBA’s CPE Audit Service and confirm that the Utah laws and rules CPE credit is classified correctly. General ethics courses do not automatically meet the state-specific hour. 


Up to 40 excess credits can carry forward, but they count only as general CPE, not future ethics credits. Save relevant completion certificates for possible future Board audits.



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Frequently Asked Questions

Utah CPAs must complete 80 hours of CPE every two even-numbered years.

No CPE hours are required for the first renewal after initial licensure.

Utah CPAs must complete 4 hours of ethics education, including 1 hour on Utah laws and rules, and 3 hours on the AICPA Code, case-based learning, ethical dilemmas, or business ethics. Click here to view the Utah ethics course on MYCPE ONE.

There is no minimum content requirement for Utah CPAs.

Utah CPAs can find detailed FOS (Fields of Study) on the provided link. 

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

Eligible learning activities include Self-Study Programs, Group Programs, Nano-learning Programs, Instructor-Led Programs (Max. 50% of total CPE), Writing Articles and Books (Max 25% of total CPE), and more. 

CPE credits must be completed by December 31st of each even-numbered year.

Our Fast Track Utah CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Utah CPAs’ continuing education requirements, saving time in selecting individual courses.

The reporting period runs from January 1st of each odd year through December 31st of each even year.

Utah CPAs must renew their licenses by December 31st of each even year.

Yes, a maximum of 40 ethics hours can be carried over as general hours, but you must still complete 4 ethics hours each reporting period.

CPAs must retain CPE records for 5 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.  

The renewal fee for Utah CPAs is $63. View more

Yes, Utah Board of Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with Utah’s CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.

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