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Iowa CPE Requirements

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CPE Information

License Renewal Date 6/30 annually
CPE Reporting Period 1/1 to 12/31 in the three years preceding the renewal date OR 7/1 to 6/30 in the three years preceding the renewal date (new for 2013 renewals and forward)
  • Licensees must declare which CPE date they are using when they renew
  • Licensees may choose a different deadline (12/31 or 6/30) for each renewal cycle

General Requirement 120 hours
Ethics Requirement Four (4) hours of ethics and rules of professional conduct CPE
Other Subject Area Requirements Eight (8) hours in Accounting and Auditing if supervising and/or signing compilation reports on financial statements
Credit Limitations Maximum self-study allowed: 50% (60 hours)

Board Information

Iowa Accountancy Examining Board
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone: 515-725-9022 x 2
Website: dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/accountants
Email: accountancyboard@iowa.gov
Click here for Board Statutes
Sequoia CPE is a NASBA QAS-approved sponsor and our courses are accepted for CPAs in the state of Iowa. NASBA QAS Sponsor ID: 121900.


Acceptable Programs of Study: Iowa CPE requirements state: "... that it be a formal program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competence of an individual registered in this state. It will be left to the individual certificate of license holder to determine the course study to be pursued. Thus, the auditor may study accounting and auditing, the tax practitioner may study taxes, and the management advisory services practitioner may study subjects related to such practice."

PLEASE NOTE: Since state board regulations are constantly changing, the information contained here is deemed reliable however it is not guaranteed. We encourage you to contact your state board to answer any questions and confirm or clarify any requirements listed here.