Utah
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Utah (2026)
80 CPE per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (Board of Accountancy).
Verified & sourcedSee citation below
Renewal cycle
24months
Biennial, cycle ends December 31 of even-numbered years; no CPE required at the first renewal after initial licensure
CPE
80
80 CPE per renewal — 80 CPE hours per 2-year cycle, including at least 3 hours of ethics and 1 hour on the Utah CPA Licensing Act and its rules; up to 40 hours may carry forward (ethics hours do not carry over)
- Ethics (3 hrs)
- Utah CPA Licensing Act (1 hr)
Administering boardUtah Division of Professional Licensing (Board of Accountancy)
Checked from commerce.utah.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Utah Division of Professional Licensing (Board of Accountancy)
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Utah?
- Biennial, cycle ends December 31 of even-numbered years; no CPE required at the first renewal after initial licensure
- How many CPE do I need in Utah?
- 80 CPE per renewal. 80 CPE hours per 2-year cycle, including at least 3 hours of ethics and 1 hour on the Utah CPA Licensing Act and its rules; up to 40 hours may carry forward (ethics hours do not carry over)
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Utah?
- Through Utah Division of Professional Licensing (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.