Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Arizona Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Arizona CPA need?
80/2yr. Here is what Arizona CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 80/2yr
- Reporting cycle: 2 years (biennial)
- Annual minimum: None
- Ethics: 4 hrs/period incl 1 hr AZ statutes/rules (state-specific)
- Renewal timing: Last business day of birth month, biennially
- Other key rules: 16 hrs must be live/interactive; 40 hrs in acct/audit/tax/law/consulting.
Heads up: Arizona requires a state-specific or board-approved ethics course. Make sure your ethics CPE meets Arizona’s exact rule — general ethics may not count.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in Arizona. Newly licensed CPAs often have a prorated or waived first cycle — check your renewal notice.
How CPE Options helps
CPE Options is mobile-first self-study built for busy accountants: take courses on any device, pass the exam, and download your certificate the same day. Our free Compliance Manager maps every credit you earn to Arizona’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
Source: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/cpe-requirements/arizona
