Arizona CPA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CPA license in Arizona you need to satisfy the Arizona State Board of Accountancy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 80 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Arizona requires for CPA renewal
| CE hours required | 80 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | Board online portal CPE List (registrants log CPE in their account; it integrates with the biennial renewal) |
| Governing body | Arizona State Board of Accountancy |
80 CPE hours per biennial renewal period (regardless of employment sector). Must include 4 hours of ethics, of which at least 1 hour covers ethics related to accounting practice including the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and at least 1 hour covers Arizona Board statutes and administrative rules (an ethics course taught/developed by the registrant's own employer or co-worker does not qualify). At least 16 hours must be classroom or live/interactive webinar. At least 40 hours must be in accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, or consulting services, of which at least 16 hours must be in accounting, auditing, or taxation. No specific annual minimum is stated; excess hours cannot be carried forward to the next period. Non-resident CPAs may meet AZ CPE by satisfying their principal-place-of-business jurisdiction's CPE requirements (reciprocity).
Full CPA renewal guide for Arizona (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Arizona CPA CE course providers
- Becker CPE
Large CPE catalog with state-specific ethics courses and subscription access.
- Surgent CPE
Unlimited-CPE packages and adaptive courses accepted across most state boards.
- Gleim CPE
Individual courses and subscriptions, including state ethics requirements.
- Western CPE
Self-study, webcasts, and live conferences across technical and ethics topics.
- AICPA
Professional CPE from the national accounting body, including ethics and specialized tracks.
Arizona CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in Arizona?
Arizona requires about 80 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 80 CPE hours per biennial renewal period (regardless of employment sector). Must include 4 hours of ethics, of which at least 1 hour covers ethics related to accounting practice including the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and at least 1 hour covers Arizona Board statutes and administrative rules (an ethics course taught/developed by the registrant's own employer or co-worker does not qualify). At least 16 hours must be classroom or live/interactive webinar. At least 40 hours must be in accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, or consulting services, of which at least 16 hours must be in accounting, auditing, or taxation. No specific annual minimum is stated; excess hours cannot be carried forward to the next period. Non-resident CPAs may meet AZ CPE by satisfying their principal-place-of-business jurisdiction's CPE requirements (reciprocity).
Do online CPA CE courses count in Arizona?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Arizona State Board of Accountancy and the completion is reported through Board online portal CPE List (registrants log CPE in their account; it integrates with the biennial renewal). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Arizona CPA CE?
Arizona uses Board online portal CPE List (registrants log CPE in their account; it integrates with the biennial renewal) to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Arizona State Board of Accountancy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.