CPA License Renewal in Idaho (2026)

CPA license renewal in Idaho is handled by the Idaho State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL), 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.

Idaho CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	License renewal deadline is July 1 (licenses expire June 30). Idaho is transitioning from annual to biennial renewal effective May 1, 2026, staggered by birth year: licensees with an even birth year move to a two-year license expiring June 30, 2028; odd-birth-year licensees renew one more one-year license (expiring June 30, 2027) then move to the two-year cycle. Renewal may begin May 1 of the expiration year.
CE hours required	80 hours
Renewal fee	$240.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CPE is self-reported through the DOPL Online Services portal (edopl.idaho.gov); annual CPE reporting due Jan 31, with audit selection. No CE Broker.
Governing body	Idaho State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL)

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Idaho State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). automated research workflow (official idaho Board of Accountancy), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Idaho

80 hours of CPE measured over a rolling two-year period (prior calendar year plus current year), with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 50 hours in any single year. At least 4 of the 80 hours must be in ethics. CPE is completed Jan 1-Dec 31 and reported by Jan 31. New licensees must take at least a 2-hour Idaho state-specific ethics course covering the Idaho Accountancy Act and Rules during the first calendar year of licensure (also required for reinstatement/re-entry to active status); after the first year, any course designated ethics as its field of study satisfies the ethics requirement. The 8-hour AICPA ethics exam taken for initial licensure does not count toward CPE.

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How to renew your CPA license in Idaho

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Idaho State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) portal.
Complete the required 80 CE hours and confirm they appear in CPE is self-reported through the DOPL Online Services portal (edopl.idaho.gov); annual CPE reporting due Jan 31, with audit selection. No CE Broker..
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: CPA licensing is state-level via the Idaho State Board of Accountancy under DOPL; NASBA coordinates the exam but does not license. Cycle is mid-transition (as of 2026): historically annual ($120/yr); moving to biennial ($240 for two years) phased in by birth year starting May 1, 2026. Recorded cycle=24 months and fee=$240 reflect the standard going-forward biennial license; a transitional one-year renewal is still $120. Late license renewal fee $100; separate CPE non-compliance penalties escalate monthly ($100 Feb up to $300 June). CPE requirement itself was unchanged by the cycle transition (still 80 hrs rolling two-year, 4 ethics, 30-50/yr). Inactive/retired license fee $25; inactive/retired/lapsed status exempts from CPE.

CPA license renewal in Idaho: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Idaho?

Idaho CPA licenses renew every 24 months. License renewal deadline is July 1 (licenses expire June 30). Idaho is transitioning from annual to biennial renewal effective May 1, 2026, staggered by birth year: licensees with an even birth year move to a two-year license expiring June 30, 2028; odd-birth-year licensees renew one more one-year license (expiring June 30, 2027) then move to the two-year cycle. Renewal may begin May 1 of the expiration year.

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

Approximately 80 continuing-education hours per cycle. 80 hours of CPE measured over a rolling two-year period (prior calendar year plus current year), with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 50 hours in any single year. At least 4 of the 80 hours must be in ethics. CPE is completed Jan 1-Dec 31 and reported by Jan 31. New licensees must take at least a 2-hour Idaho state-specific ethics course covering the Idaho Accountancy Act and Rules during the first calendar year of licensure (also required for reinstatement/re-entry to active status); after the first year, any course designated ethics as its field of study satisfies the ethics requirement. The 8-hour AICPA ethics exam taken for initial licensure does not count toward CPE. Confirm the current requirement with the Idaho State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL).

Can I renew my Idaho CPA license online?

Yes — Idaho offers online renewal through the Idaho State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Idaho CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $100 may apply. Contact the Idaho State Board of Accountancy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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