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Arizona CPA CPE Requirements

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Arizona CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements80 hours every 2 years.
License Renewal PeriodLast day of their birth month, odd/even based on license expiration date.
CPE Reporting CycleCPE credits must be reported from the first day of the month following the birth month to the last business day.
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours of ethics which includes a minimum of one (1) hour each of ethics related to the practice of accounting including the AICPA professional code of conduct and the Arizona Board of accountancy statutes and administrative rules
Carryover Credits
Arizona CPA cannot carry over excess credits to the next reporting cycle
Subject Area Requirement

Min. 40 hours in accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, or consulting services of which at least 16 hours must focus on accounting, auditing, or taxation.

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Arizona CPE RequirementArizona CPAs are required to complete 80 hours of CPE biennially.
Initial CPE HoursNew licensees must complete CPE hours on a prorated basis for registration periods of less than two years, with the full ethics requirement. View more
Ethics RequirementFour (4) hours of ethics, including at least one (1) hour on accounting ethics, AICPA Code of Conduct, and Arizona Board statutes/rules. View Arizona State Ethics Course
Content Requirement

Min. 40 hours in accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, or consulting services of which at least 16 hours must focus on accounting, auditing, or taxation.

Subject AreasClick here to check Arizona CPAs detailed approved FOS/ subject areas for CPE Credits.
Learning Modes
Min. 16 hours of classroom or live webinar is mandatory.
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes QAS Self-Study, Nano Learning (Max. 4), University/college courses, CPE Lecture or Discussion Leader (max 40 hours), and more
CPE Deadline
CPE credits must be completed by the last day of the birth month biennially, odd, or even year based on the license expiration date.
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Reporting
CPE credits must be reported from the first day of the month following the birth month to the last business day of the birth month biennially, odd or even year based on the license expiration date.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by the last day of the birth month biennially, odd, or even year based on the license expiration date. If not renewed by this date, your certificate will be suspended, and a $50 late fee will apply to reactivation. View more
Carry ForwardArizona CPAs cannot carry over excess credits to the next reporting cycle.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 3 years from the program's completion date. View more 
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Arizona CPAs is $300. View more

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Contact Information for the Arizona State Board of Accountancy

Arizona State Board of Accountancy
100 N. 15th, Suite 165 
Phoenix, AZ 85007 
Phone: 602-364-0804 
Fax: 602-364-0903 
Email: info@azaccountancy.gov
Website: Arizona Board of Accountancy

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Arizona's CPE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official state requirement page for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arizona CPAs are required to complete 80 hours of CPE biennially.

New Arizona CPAs must complete CPE hours on a prorated basis for registration periods of less than two years, including the full ethics requirement.

Yes, Arizona CPAs must complete 4 hours of ethics CPE every 2-year reporting cycle. This includes at least 1 hour focused on accounting ethics, the AICPA Code of Conduct, and Arizona Board statutes/rules..

Arizona CPAs must complete a minimum of 40 hours in accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, or consulting services, with at least 16 of those hours focused on accounting, auditing, or taxes.

Subject areas for Arizona Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals align with NASBA-approved fields of study. Click here for more details on Arizona’s approved subject areas.

No, Arizona Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must complete at least 16 hours through classroom or live webinar formats.

Eligible CPE activities for Arizona CPAs include QAS Self-Study, Nano Learning (maximum 4 hours), university/college courses, CPE lecture or discussion leader (maximum 40 hours), and more.

The CPE deadline for Arizona CPAs is the last day of their birth month biennially, either in an odd or even year based on the license expiration date.

Fast Track CPE from myCPE offers expertly curated Arizona CPE packages that meet the state’s continuing education requirements. These comprehensive packages save time by covering all your CPE needs.

CPE credits for Arizona Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must be reported from the first day of the month following their birth month to the last business day of their birth month biennially, based on the license expiration date.

Arizona CPAs must renew their licenses by the last day of their birth month biennially. If not renewed by this date, the certificate will be suspended, and a $50 late fee will apply to reactivate it.

No, Arizona CPAs cannot carry forward excess CPE credits to the next reporting cycle.

Arizona CPAs must retain their CPE records for 3 years from the program’s completion date.

The renewal fee for Arizona Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals is $300.

  • You are in non-compliance if you do not complete at least 80 hours of acceptable CPE by end of the renewal period. 
  • Failure to meet the CPE requirements for renewal during the renewal period may result in disciplinary action and the CPA will be required to pay late renewal fees of $50 along with a license renewal fee of $300 after completing the required CPE hours.

Arizona Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals can visit the Arizona State Board of Accountancy website for detailed FAQs and regulations on CPE requirements. 

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