Arizona CPE Requirements

CPE Information

License Renewal Date
Last business day of birth month biennially, odd or even year based on birth year

CPE Reporting Period
First day of month following birth month to last business day of birth month biennially, odd or even year based on license expiration date

General Requirement
80 hours

Ethics Requirement

• 4 hours. Cannot be taught by an employer or co-worker and must include a minimum of one hour of each of the following subjects:
  • Ethics related to the practice of accounting including the Code of Professional Conduct of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; and
  • Board statutes and administrative rules.

Other Subject Area Requirements

• 40 hours in Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Business Law, or Management Services
• 16 hours in Accounting, Auditing, or Taxation
• 16 hours in a Classroom or Interactive Webinar setting

Credit Limitations

• Computer Courses: Introductory computer related courses are limited to 20 hours.