Iowa CPE Requirements

Whether you’re an experienced or newly admitted Iowa accountant, here’s what you need to be in the know about the IA CPE rules and how to get your Iowa CPE Requirements fulfilled with a Knowledge Group CPE Bundle.

CPE Requirements: All accountants admitted to practice in Iowa shall complete 120 hours of CPA CPE are required every 3 years.
Subject Area Requirements:
CPA Ethics: 4 hours of ethics CPE
Accounting & Auditing: Minimum 8 hours if supervising and/or signing compilation reports.
Non-technical subjects: Maximum 60 hours.
Compliance Deadline: 6/30 annually
Reporting Period:
1/1 to 12/31 in the three years preceding the renewal date OR
7/1 to 6/30 in the three years preceding the renewal date (new for 2013 renewals and forward)
• Licensees must declare which CPE date they are using when they renew
• Licensees may choose a different deadline (12/31 or 6/30) for each renewal cycle
Compliance Cycle: Annual
Approval of Programs: The Knowledge Group meet the NASBA/AICPA CPE Standards for Group-Internet Based Courses.
The Knowledge Group, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority of the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
Program Format: Group-Internet Based
NASBA Registry
For more information, contact Iowa Accountancy Examining Board
Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau
200 E. Grand, Ste. 350 Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 334-242-5700
Main: (515) 725-9022
Fax: (515) 725-9032
Disclaimer: In an effort to make The Knowledge Group an even greater resource for individuals who are subject for continuing profession education (CPE), the details above is for information purposes only. The Knowledge Group does not warrant accuracy and completeness since the regulations per state boards are subject to change. We suggest that you contact your state board for any further questions you may have.
In no event shall The Knowledge Group be liable to any person or business entity for any special, direct, indirect, punitive, incidental or consequential damages as a result of any information gathered from this.