CPA License Renewal in Wyoming (2026)

CPA license renewal in Wyoming is handled by the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants, which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s to renew every 12 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.

Wyoming CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Individual CPA certificates (active and inactive) renew annually and expire on December 31 each year (a fixed calendar-year deadline, not staggered by birth month or last name). The board emails renewal notices and opens online renewal via the OPAL system by October 1.
CE hours required	120 hours
Renewal fee	$190.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	OPAL online licensing/renewal system
Governing body	Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants

Go to the official Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants. automated research workflow (official wyoming Board of Accountancy), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Wyoming

120 CPE credits are required over a rolling 3-year period (measured by calendar year, Jan 1-Dec 31). Resident active certificate holders must also complete 4 credits of regulatory and professional ethics every three years, and that course must be the Wyoming state ethics course (covering Wyoming statutes/rules). New certificate holders must complete an approved ethics course within 6 months of certificate issuance. The total CPE is calculated per the rolling 3-year window rather than a flat per-renewal figure.

Need approved hours? Compare Wyoming CPA CE courses (some links are affiliate links).

How to renew your CPA license in Wyoming

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants portal.
Complete the required 120 CE hours and confirm they appear in OPAL online licensing/renewal system.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal cycle is annual but CPE is tracked on a rolling 3-year basis (120 hours), so the per-renewal CPE figure is not a fixed annual number. Active individual renewal fee is $190; inactive is $80; retired (age 65+) is a one-time $50 fee. No paper applications accepted (OPAL only). The board does not publish a single fixed late/delinquent fee; CPE deadline extensions require a fee per Chapter 5 rules but no flat dollar amount is stated. Inactive certificates also require annual renewal/expiry on Dec 31 per the renewal page.

CPA license renewal in Wyoming: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Wyoming?

Wyoming CPA licenses renew every 12 months. Individual CPA certificates (active and inactive) renew annually and expire on December 31 each year (a fixed calendar-year deadline, not staggered by birth month or last name). The board emails renewal notices and opens online renewal via the OPAL system by October 1.

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

Approximately 120 continuing-education hours per cycle. 120 CPE credits are required over a rolling 3-year period (measured by calendar year, Jan 1-Dec 31). Resident active certificate holders must also complete 4 credits of regulatory and professional ethics every three years, and that course must be the Wyoming state ethics course (covering Wyoming statutes/rules). New certificate holders must complete an approved ethics course within 6 months of certificate issuance. The total CPE is calculated per the rolling 3-year window rather than a flat per-renewal figure. Confirm the current requirement with the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants.

Can I renew my Wyoming CPA license online?

Yes — Wyoming offers online renewal through the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Wyoming CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) renewal