State Requirements
Arizona CPA CPE Requirements (2026)
What CPAs licensed in Arizona need to know about continuing professional education — hours, reporting period, and ethics.
Total CPE
80 hours
Reporting period
2 years
Annual minimum
Per board cycle
Arizona CPE at a glance
- ✓80 hours every 2 years
- ✓Reported per the board's cycle
- ✓Ethics CPE required — verify the exact rule
Ethics requirement
An ethics CPE requirement applies (commonly 4 hours per 3-year cycle). Confirm your state's exact ethics rule, as some require a state-specific course.
How to meet it
CPE is earned in 50-minute credit hours through qualifying programs — including live webinars, which most boards accept as group-internet-based learning. To stay compliant: track your hours by field of study, complete any required ethics course, and keep your certificates of completion in case of audit. Spreading hours across your reporting period (rather than cramming at the deadline) keeps renewal stress-free.
Always verify with your board
Requirements change and can include details not summarized here. Confirm the current rules with the Arizona State Board of Accountancy before relying on them. This page is general information, not legal or compliance advice.
Arizona CPE — frequently asked questions
How many CPE hours does Arizona require for CPAs?+
Arizona CPAs generally need 80 hours of CPE every 2 years. Confirm current rules with the Arizona State Board of Accountancy.
Does Arizona require ethics CPE?+
An ethics CPE requirement applies (commonly 4 hours per 3-year cycle). Confirm your state's exact ethics rule, as some require a state-specific course.
Can I earn Arizona CPE through free live webinars?+
Yes. Live webinars typically qualify as group internet-based CPE, which most boards accept. CPE Society offers free live webinars you can apply toward your AZ requirement — always confirm acceptance with your state board.