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Colorado CPA CPE Requirements

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Colorado CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements80 hours every two years, earning 10 hours for each full active quarter.
License Renewal Period
November 30 of odd-numbered years.
CPE Reporting CycleJanuary 1 of an even-numbered year to December 31 of an odd-numbered year.
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours of ethics course, of which two (2) hours may be in Colorado Rules and Regulation (CR&R).
Carryover creditColorado CPAs cannot carry over excess credits to the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
Max. 20 percent (16 hours) of CPE can be in Personal Development.

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Requirements

Colorado CPE RequirementColorado CPAs are required to complete 80 hours every two years, earning 10 hours for each full active quarter.
Initial CPE HoursNew licensees require 10 hours of CPE for every full quarter their certificate is active during the reporting period. View more
Ethics RequirementFour (4) hours of ethics course, of which two (2) hours may be in Colorado Rules and Regulation (CR&R). View More
Content RequirementMax. 20 percent (16 hours) of CPE can be in Personal Development.
Subject Areas
  • No specific subject areas are specified, but NASBA-approved fields are accepted. View More. 
  • You can find detailed CR&R content at this link (see CR&R Content Outline).

Learning Modes

All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers. 
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes Group Internet Based, QAS Self-Study, Publishing books and articles (up to 50% of CPE), and more.
CPE DeadlineCPE credits must be completed by November 30 of odd-numbered years.
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Reporting
CPE credits must be reported by January 1 of an even-numbered year to December 31 of an odd-numbered year.
License RenewalRenew your CPA license by November 30 of odd-numbered years. Failure to comply with the CPE requirements may result in disciplinary action. View More
Carry Forward
No credit carry-forward is allowed in Colorado.
Record RetentionMaintain records of completed CPE credits for five (5) years as they may be subject to audit by the state board. View More
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Colorado CPAs is $110.

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Colorado accepts continuing education courses from NASBA sponsors, and MY-CPE is a registered sponsor and specializes in various learning formats, including - 

  • Group Internet Based, 
  • QAS Self-Study, and 
  • Group Live. 

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

Contact Information for the Colorado State Board of Accountancy

Division of Professions and Occupations 
1560 Broadway Suite 1350 
Denver, CO 80202 
Phone: 303-894-7800 
Fax: 303-894-2310 
Email: dora_accountancyboard@state.co.us
Website: Colorado State Board of Accountancy

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Colorado’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 requirements page for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado CPAs are required to complete 80 hours of CPE every two years, with 10 hours accrued for each full active quarter.

Newly licensed Colorado CPAs must complete 10 hours of CPE for every full active quarter during the reporting period in which they are licensed.

Yes, Colorado CPAs must complete 4 hours of ethics, with 2 of these hours may be focused on Colorado Rules and Regulations (CR&R). Click here to access the ethics courses on myCPE. 

Yes, a maximum of 20% of CPE hours (16 hours) can be in Personal Development.

There are no specific subject area requirements. However, NASBA-approved fields of study are accepted.

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

Eligible learning activities include Group Internet-Based, QAS Self-Study, publishing books and articles (up to 50% of total CPE), and more.

CPE credits must be completed by November 30 of odd-numbered years.

Fast Track CPE offers expertly curated Colorado CPE packages, covering all continuing education requirements.

The reporting period runs from January 1 of an even-numbered year through December 31 of an odd-numbered year.

Colorado CPAs must renew their licenses by November 30 of odd-numbered years.

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

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

The renewal fee for Colorado CPAs is $110.

Colorado CPAs can visit the Colorado Board of Accountancy website for more FAQs and detailed information on CPE requirements and regulations.

Failure to meet CPE requirements may result in disciplinary action, including license expiration and potential penalties. View More

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


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