Iowa CPA CPE Requirements | Ethics, Hours & Renewal

Iowa CPA CPE requirements — ethics hours and renewal guide

Find Iowa CPA CPE requirements — total hours, ethics, and renewal deadlines under the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board.

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Iowa CPA CPE Requirements

Overview

Iowa CPAs must meet specific continuing education requirements to stay licensed and uphold professional standards across accounting disciplines.

Total Hours Required

  • 120 hours every 3 years
  • Minimum 20 hours per year

Ethics Requirement

  • 4 hours of ethics each 3-year reporting cycle

Reporting Period

  • 3-year period ending December 31

Subject Area Limits

  • At least 8 hours in A&A each year for CPAs in public practice
  • Max 24 hours personal development

Reporting & Compliance

  • Maintain records for 4 years
  • Report CPE hours with renewal or upon audit request

💡 Tip: Iowa accepts ethics hours earned from any NASBA-registered provider.