Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Florida Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Florida CPA need?
80/2yr. Here is what Florida CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 80/2yr
- Reporting cycle: 2 years (biennial)
- Annual minimum: None
- Ethics: 4 hrs Florida Board-approved ethics (Ch. 455 & 473) (state-specific)
- Renewal timing: Renews Dec 31 biennially; CPE period Jul 1-Jun 30
- Other key rules: 8 hrs A&A; behavioral capped 20 hrs.
Heads up: Florida requires a state-specific or board-approved ethics course. Make sure your ethics CPE meets Florida’s exact rule — general ethics may not count.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in Florida. 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 Florida’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
Source: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/certified-public-accounting/
