Iowa CPA CPE Requirements (2025)

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CPE Requirements	Iowa CPAs are required to complete 120 hours every three years.
Initial CPE Hours	New licensees in Iowa must complete no CPE hours if renewing within the first 12 months after their application. View More
Ethics Requirement	Iowa CPAs must complete 4 hours of professional or business ethics during the three-year period. View More
Content Requirement	At least 8 hours of CPE focused on financial statement presentation, covering topics such as SSARS, is required for CPAs supervising compilation services. A maximum of 50% of the total hours may be in non-technical skills areas. View More
Subject Areas	No specific subject areas are specified, but NASBA-approved fields are accepted.
Learning Modes	A maximum of 50% of CPE can be through self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities	Group Internet Based, QAS Self-Study, Dinner, luncheon, and breakfast meetings of recognized organizations (max. 25% of the total hours), Professional examinations (max. 50% of the total hours), University or college courses, and more.
CPE Deadline	CPE credits must be completed by July 1 annually.
Fast Track CPE	Our Fast Track Iowa CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Iowa CPAs' exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPE needs. View more
Reporting	CPE credits must be reported for the three-year period ending on the renewal date, either from January 1 to December 31 or from July 1 to June 30.
License Renewal	Renew your CPA license by July 1 annually. Failure to comply with CPE requirements will lead to a penalty of $100 plus the renewal fee and $25 per month of expired registration, capped at $1,000. View More
Carry Forward	Iowa does not allow credit carryovers.
Record Retention	Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 3 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board. View More
Renewal Fees	The renewal fee for Iowa CPAs is $100. View More

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Contact Information for the Iowa State Board of Accountancy

Iowa Accountancy Examining Board
6200 Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone: 515-725-9022 x 2
Fax: 515-725-9032
Email: AccountancyBoard@iowa.gov
Website: Iowa Public Board of Accountancy

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Iowa’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

Iowa CPAs must complete 120 hours of CPE every three years.

New licensees are not required to complete any CPE hours if they renew within the first 12 months after their initial application.

Iowa CPAs must complete 4 hours of professional or business ethics during the three years. Click here to view our Ethics course.

Yes, CPAs supervising compilation services must complete at least 8 hours of CPE focused on financial statement presentation, including topics such as SSARS. Additionally, no more than 50% of the total CPE hours can be in non-technical skills areas.

There are no specific subject areas, but NASBA-approved fields of study are accepted.

No, only a maximum of 50% of CPE hours can be completed through self-study.

Eligible activities include Group Internet-based learning, QAS Self-Study, dinner, luncheon, and breakfast meetings of recognized organizations (up to 25% of total hours), professional examinations (up to 50% of total hours), university or college courses, and more.

CPE credits must be completed by July 1 annually.

Fast Track Iowa CPE packages are curated bundles that meet Iowa CPAs' continuing education requirements. These packages save time by covering all required CPE hours.

CPE credits must be reported for the three years ending on the renewal date, either from January 1 to December 31 or from July 1 to June 30.

CPAs must renew their licenses by July 1 annually. Failure to meet CPE requirements can result in a penalty of $100 plus the renewal fee and an additional $25 per month of expired registration, with a maximum penalty of $1,000.

No, Iowa does not allow credit carryovers to the next reporting cycle.

Iowa CPAs must retain records of completed CPE credits for 3 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.

The renewal fee for Iowa CPAs is $100.

Here is a link to the state board website, where you can access FAQs on CPE requirements and regulations for Iowa CPAs.

Yes, the Iowa Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses from NASBA providers. My CPE is a NASBA-approved provider (143597), so our courses align with Iowa CPE regulations. To check eligibility, refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page.

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CPE Requirements	120 hours every 3 years.
License Renewal Period	July 1, Annually.
CPE Reporting Cycle	1/1 to 12/31 in the three years preceding the renewal date OR 7/1 to 6/30 in the three years preceding the renewal date.
Ethics Requirement	Four (4) hours every three years. View More
Carry Over Credits	Iowa CPA cannot carry forward credits in the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction	Iowa CPAs supervising compilation services or signing compilation reports must complete 8 CPE hours focused on financial statement presentation, including SSARS and accounting/auditing updates. Iowa CPAs can complete a maximum of 50% (60 hours) of total CPE in non-technical subjects per reporting cycle.

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