Arizona
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Arizona (2026)
80 CPE per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Arizona State Board of Accountancy.
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Renewal cycle
24months
Biennial; renewal timing based on birth year (even birth years renew in even years, odd in odd years)
CPE
80
80 CPE per renewal — 80 CPE hours every 2-year period, including 4 ethics hours (min. 1 hr AICPA Code + 1 hr Arizona statutes/rules); at least 40 hours in accounting/auditing/taxation/business law/consulting, of which 16 must be A&A/tax; at least 16 classroom/live-webinar
- Ethics (AICPA Code + AZ statutes/rules)
- Accounting/Auditing/Taxation
Administering boardArizona State Board of Accountancy
Verified against azaccountancy.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Arizona State Board of Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Arizona?
- Biennial; renewal timing based on birth year (even birth years renew in even years, odd in odd years)
- How many CPE do I need in Arizona?
- 80 CPE per renewal. 80 CPE hours every 2-year period, including 4 ethics hours (min. 1 hr AICPA Code + 1 hr Arizona statutes/rules); at least 40 hours in accounting/auditing/taxation/business law/consulting, of which 16 must be A&A/tax; at least 16 classroom/live-webinar
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Arizona?
- Through Arizona State Board of Accountancy. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.