CPA License Renewal in Florida (2026)

CPA license renewal in Florida is handled by the Florida Board of Accountancy (Division of Certified Public Accounting, Department of Business and Professional Regulation), which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Florida CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Active individual CPA licenses renew biennially. The license expires on December 31 of the renewal year, and the online renewal window runs October 1 through December 31 of that year. Separately, the CPE re-establishment period ends June 30 of the renewal year (CPE must be completed by June 30 and reported by July 31), while fee payment is due by December 31; failure to renew by December 31 makes the license delinquent on January 1.
CE hours required	80 hours
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Florida Board of Accountancy (Division of Certified Public Accounting, Department of Business and Professional Regulation)

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Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Florida

80 CPE hours per two-year re-establishment period (July 1 to June 30 two years later). Must include at least 8 hours in Accounting and Auditing and 4 hours in a Florida Board-approved Ethics course (Florida only accepts ethics courses pre-approved by its own Board, even if other states accept them); no more than 20 hours may be in Behavioral subjects. Two automatic CPE extensions exist with penalty hours: missing the June 30 completion deadline allows completion by Sept 15 with 8 extra A&A hours, or by Dec 31 with 16 extra A&A hours.

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How to renew your CPA license in Florida

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Florida Board of Accountancy (Division of Certified Public Accounting, Department of Business and Professional Regulation) portal.
Complete the required 80 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Two staggered deadlines: CPE completion/reporting (June 30 / July 31) differs from the fee renewal window (Oct 1 - Dec 31). A late fee is assessed for renewals not submitted by Dec 31 but no single fixed late-renewal dollar amount is published on these pages. The $250 (increasing to $375) figure is a reactivation fee for delinquent/inactive licenses, not the standard active-renewal late fee, so late_fee_usd is left null. CPE is self-reported/documented through the licensee's DBPR Online Services account (no CE Broker-style third-party tracking system referenced for CPAs). Firm/CPA-firm permits and initial certification are separate processes not covered here.

CPA license renewal in Florida: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Florida?

Florida CPA licenses renew every 24 months. Active individual CPA licenses renew biennially. The license expires on December 31 of the renewal year, and the online renewal window runs October 1 through December 31 of that year. Separately, the CPE re-establishment period ends June 30 of the renewal year (CPE must be completed by June 30 and reported by July 31), while fee payment is due by December 31; failure to renew by December 31 makes the license delinquent on January 1.

How many CE hours are required to renew an CPA license in Florida?

Approximately 80 continuing-education hours per cycle. 80 CPE hours per two-year re-establishment period (July 1 to June 30 two years later). Must include at least 8 hours in Accounting and Auditing and 4 hours in a Florida Board-approved Ethics course (Florida only accepts ethics courses pre-approved by its own Board, even if other states accept them); no more than 20 hours may be in Behavioral subjects. Two automatic CPE extensions exist with penalty hours: missing the June 30 completion deadline allows completion by Sept 15 with 8 extra A&A hours, or by Dec 31 with 16 extra A&A hours. Confirm the current requirement with the Florida Board of Accountancy (Division of Certified Public Accounting, Department of Business and Professional Regulation).

Can I renew my Florida CPA license online?

Yes — Florida offers online renewal through the Florida Board of Accountancy (Division of Certified Public Accounting, Department of Business and Professional Regulation). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Florida CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Florida Board of Accountancy (Division of Certified Public Accounting, Department of Business and Professional Regulation) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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