Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Utah Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Utah CPA need?
80/2yr. Here is what Utah CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 80/2yr
- Reporting cycle: 2 years (biennial)
- Annual minimum: None
- Ethics: 4 hrs/cycle: 3 hrs ethics + 1 hr Utah Laws & Rules (state-specific)
- Renewal timing: Due Dec 31 even years
- Other key rules: No CPE first renewal; up to 40 hrs carryforward (not ethics).
Heads up: Utah requires a state-specific or board-approved ethics course. Make sure your ethics CPE meets Utah’s exact rule — general ethics may not count.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in Utah. 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 Utah’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
