Iowa
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Iowa (2026)
120 CPE per renewal, on a 36-month renewal cycle with Iowa Accountancy Examining Board.
Renewal cycle
Every 36 months
License renews annually (expires June 30), but CPE is measured on a rolling/triennial basis
Continuing education
120 CPE per renewal
120 CPE hours per 3-year reporting period, including 4 hours ethics & rules of professional conduct; licensees who sign compilation reports need +8 hours A&A; self-study capped at 50%; new licensees phase in
- Ethics & rules of professional conduct (4 hrs/3-yr)
- Accounting & auditing (8 hrs for compilation preparers)
Source: Iowa Accountancy Examining Board · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Iowa Accountancy Examining Board
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Iowa?
- License renews annually (expires June 30), but CPE is measured on a rolling/triennial basis
- How many CPE do I need in Iowa?
- 120 CPE per renewal. 120 CPE hours per 3-year reporting period, including 4 hours ethics & rules of professional conduct; licensees who sign compilation reports need +8 hours A&A; self-study capped at 50%; new licensees phase in
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Iowa?
- Through Iowa Accountancy Examining Board. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.