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Idaho Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Idaho CPAs need 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Idaho accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 80 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | During the two calendar years immediately preceding the date the reporting form is due, no less than 80 hours of CPE must be recorded, with a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 50 hours in any one year. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Ethics [1] |
| What CE counts | Licensees must demonstrate participation in programs of learning that meet the requirements set forth in the NASBA Statement of Standards. [1] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
State-mandated topics
- Ethics — 4 hours [1]
Of the 80 hours of CPE recorded over two calendar years, 4 hours must be in ethics.
Good to know
- Licensees who elect inactive, retired, or lapsed status are exempt from CPE requirements. [1]
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| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Transitioning to biennial licensure as of May 1, 2026. [source] |
| Verified fees | $240 active license renewal, $50 inactive/retired. [source] |
| Renewal application | Apply for or Renew a License |
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Board of Accountancy - Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Idaho accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Idaho CPAs need?
Idaho CPAs need 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. During the two calendar years immediately preceding the date the reporting form is due, no less than 80 hours of CPE must be recorded, with a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 50 hours in any one year.
Does Idaho require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Ethics (4 hours): Of the 80 hours of CPE recorded over two calendar years, 4 hours must be in ethics.
Do free online CE courses count in Idaho?
Licensees must demonstrate participation in programs of learning that meet the requirements set forth in the NASBA Statement of Standards. Check that a free course meets this rule before relying on it.
Sources & verification
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- CPE - Information, Reporting and Submitting - Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses ↗dopl.idaho.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“of CPA’s.What is the CPE Credit requirement? During the two calendar years immediately preceding the date the reporting form is due, no less than 80 hours of CPE are to be recorded, of which 4 hours are ethics with a minimum of 30 hours in any one year and a maximum of 50 in any one year.How is the two-year 80 CPE credit requirement calculated?”
“of CPA’s.What is the CPE Credit requirement? During the two calendar years immediately preceding the date the reporting form is due, no less than 80 hours of CPE are to be recorded, of which 4 hours are ethics with a minimum of 30 hours in any one year and a maximum of 50 in any one year.How is the two-year 80 CPE credit requirement calculated?”
“of CPA’s.What is the CPE Credit requirement? During the two calendar years immediately preceding the date the reporting form is due, no less than 80 hours of CPE are to be recorded, of which 4 hours are ethics with a minimum of 30 hours in any one year and a maximum of 50 in any one year.How is the two-year 80 CPE credit requirement calculated?”
“of CPA’s.What is the CPE Credit requirement? During the two calendar years immediately preceding the date the reporting form is due, no less than 80 hours of CPE are to be recorded, of which 4 hours are ethics with a minimum of 30 hours in any one year and a maximum of 50 in any one year.How is the two-year 80 CPE credit requirement calculated?”
“of CPA’s.What is the CPE Credit requirement? During the two calendar years immediately preceding the date the reporting form is due, no less than 80 hours of CPE are to be recorded, of which 4 hours are ethics with a minimum of 30 hours in any one year and a maximum of 50 in any one year.How is the two-year 80 CPE credit requirement calculated?”
“CPELicensees need to demonstrate participation in programs of learning that meet the requirements set forth in the NASBA Statement of Standards. Responsibility for documenting the acceptability of programs rests with the individual licensee. CPE is to be completed between January 1st and December 31st .”
“preceding the date the reporting form is due, no less than 80 hours of CPE are to be recorded, of which 4 hours are ethics with a minimum of 30 hours in any one year and a maximum of 50 in any one year.How is the two-year 80 CPE credit requirement calculated? It is a “rolling two-year””
“license status, effective July 1st.Exemption – Licensees who elect inactive, retired, or lapsed status are exempt from any CPE requirements as prescribed by Sections 54-211(c) and (d), Idaho Code.or2) Request an Extension/Exception – record the courses you completed, click submit and request an extension/exception.”