Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Colorado Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Colorado CPA need?
80/2yr. Here is what Colorado CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 80/2yr
- Reporting cycle: 2 years (biennial)
- Annual minimum: None
- Ethics: 4 hrs/2yr; up to 2 may be CO Rules & Regs (optional)
- Renewal timing: Expires Nov 30 odd years
- Other key rules: Personal Development capped 20%.
Tip: Colorado accepts general professional ethics from a NASBA-registered sponsor. Keep your certificates and records after each course.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in Colorado. 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 Colorado’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
Source: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/cpe-requirements/colorado
