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Florida CPA CPE Requirements

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CPA CPE Requirements Florida

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.
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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Simplifying Regulations for 2024

Florida CPE RequirementFlorida CPAs are required to complete 80 hours of CPE every two years.
Initial CPE HoursFor 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. 
Ethics RequirementFour (4) hours of Board Approved Ethics Course in every reporting cycle. View more
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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ReportingCPE credits must be reported from July 1 to June 30 biennially.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license biennially by December 31. If not renewed by this date, a penalty fee of $80 will be applicable. 
Carry Forward 
Florida does not allow credit carryovers.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 2 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal FeesThe renewal fee for Florida CPAs is $55; if submitted after December 31, 2024, the cost will be $130.

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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

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Florida'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

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. Click here to view ethics course on my-CPE.

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 CPA licenses biennially by December 31. Failure to renew by this date may incur a penalty fee of $80.

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 $55. If submitted after December 31, 2024, the fee will increase to $130.

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, myCPE courses are compliant with Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals' requirements. As a NASBA-approved provider, our courses align with Florida's CPE regulations. Please refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check course eligibility.