Iowa CPA CPE Requirements and Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Iowa, certified public accountants must renew their license annually by June 30. However, CPE credits are reported over a three-year period.

Here is a summary for your reference:

Iowa CPA CPE Requirements

CPE credits have to be accumulated during a 3-year reporting period, which ends on June 30.

Futhermore, you must renew your license each year by June 30. It’s important to remember the renewal because there is no grace period to practice on an expired license in Iowa.

Within these 3 years, CPAs registered in IA should fulfill at least 120 hours of accounting continuing education.

Specific Requirements

• You need at least 4 hours in ethics and rules of professional conduct.
• 50% (i.e. 60 hours) can be claimed for formal self-study. Please note that webinars are considered “interactive” and thus not part of a self-study course.
• If you supervise compilation services or sign financial statements on behalf of a firm, you must have 8 hours in financial statement presentation.

Further Information

• General CPA licensing requirements in Iowa
• CPE page from Iowa State Board

You can also contact the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board for general licensing and CPE information:

• Address: DIAL Headquarters, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321
• Email: accountancyboard@iowa.gov
• Phone: (515) 725-9022, extension 2

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I have an entire post dedicated to the best CPA CPE options. And in the post, you’ll find links to CPE discounts, too.

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