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Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) CPE Requirements

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CGAP CPE Requirements

Last Reviewed on: 31 Oct, 2025

CPE Requirements
20 hours for practicing and 10 hours for non-practicing CGAP Professionals annually. 
License Renewal Period
Renew your license by December 31 of each year.
CPE Reporting Cycle 
The reporting period is from January 1st to December 31st each year. 
Ethics Requirement
2 hours annually on subjects focusing on ethics.
Carry Over Credits
A maximum of 10 hours of surplus CPE acquired during a calendar year may be used for the following calendar year reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction 
There is no minimum content requirement.

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CPE Requirement 
Practicing CGAP professionals must complete 20 CPE hours annually, while non-practicing CGAP professionals must complete 10 hours annually. 
Initial CPE Hours 
Newly certified individuals start earning CPE from their certification date, and their first cycle ends on December 31 of the following year. 
Ethics Requirement 
Every CGAP professional must complete 2 hours of ethics training annually. 
Subject Areas
Click here to check CGAP’s detailed approved FOS/subject areas for CPE Credits.
Learning Modes
All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are aligned with IIA CPE Guidelines.
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes self-study programs, live webinars, college courses, professional exams (up to 40 hours), authorship (up to 10 hours), translations (up to 10 hours), presentations (up to 10 hours), volunteer roles (up to 10 hours), and more.
CPE Deadline
All CPE must be earned and reported by December 31 each year. 
Reporting Period 
The reporting period for CGAP CPE runs from January 1 through December 31 each year. 
License Renewal 
Certification Renewal for the current year must be completed by 31 December each year. If renewal is not completed, the certification moves to the Grace Period (Inactive). After 24 months in inactive status, the certification is permanently revoked. 
Carry Over Credits 
Up to 10 hours of surplus CPE earned in a calendar year can be applied to the next year's reporting cycle.   
Record Retention 
All supporting documentation must be retained for at least three years and provided upon request during an audit. 
Renewal Fees
Annual Certification Renewal fees vary according to IIA membership status, certification(s) held, and the location of the certified individual. For the most current information regarding renewal fees, visit the board website.

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPE in CGAP?

The IIA expects CGAP-certified individuals to uphold high standards when selecting educational programs for CPE and holds them responsible for ensuring compliance with PCB guidelines.  
MYCPE ONE offers Continuing Professional Education courses for Certified Government Auditing Professional® (CGAP®) with a focus on quality learning across approved subject areas. MYCPE ONE also specializes in various learning formats, including -   

  • Group Live Programs,  
  • Group Internet-based, and  
  • QAS Self-Study

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Contact Information for The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
1035 Greenwood Blvd, Suite 401
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA
Phone: +1-407-937-1111
Website: https://www.theiia.org/en/certifications/

We Review CPE Compliance Requirements Every Twelve 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 Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) every Twelve months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Practicing CGAPs must earn 20 CPE hours each year, while non-practicing must earn 10 hours.

For newly certified individuals, the initial renewal period begins on the date of certification and ends 31 December of  the following year. (For example, an individual who obtains a new certification 20 February 2022 may begin earning  CPE in 2022 but does not need to renew their certification until 31 December 2023.)  

Yes, 2 hours of ethics training must be completed annually.

CPE must relate to internal auditing knowledge areas and the CGAP exam syllabus. View more.

Yes, CGAPs can complete 100% of their CPE requirement through self-study. View more.

Acceptable formats include webinars, self-study, college courses, in-house training, and conferences. View more.

Yes, MYCPE ONE courses are accepted as they meet IIA’s structured learning requirements. View more.

All credits must be completed and reported by December 31.

The annual reporting cycle runs from January 1 through December 31.

Certification Renewal for the current year must be completed by 31 December each year.

Credits must be reported annually via the Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS).

Yes, surplus credits may offset deficiencies for the next year (Up to 10 credits), but cannot be double counted.

Supporting documentation must be kept for at least three years.

The certification will move to Grace Period (Inactive) and after 24 months will be revoked.

Retired status exempts individuals from CPE requirements, provided they remain retired.

Yes, the IIA may audit reported CPE. Professionals must provide documentation upon request.

Inactive professionals can regain active status by submitting the required CPE for the missed year.

No. Holders in Grace, Expired, or Revoked status may not display their certification after their name nor use the benefits of holding the IIA designation.

Please refer to the hardship policy in the Certification Renewal Policy.

MYCPE ONE provides courses that are in line with the requirements set by IIA. However, it will be the responsibility of each attendee to ensure that they are eligible for the Continuing Professional Education Credits based on their occupation/ job profile, knowledge requirements as well as guidelines laid down by their regulatory board before registering for the webinars.

Here is a Link to the state board website to access FAQs on CPE requirements and Regulations for Certified Government Auditing Professional® (CGAP®).