CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) COMMITTEE

This committee considers the quality, applicability and propriety of CPE for initial licensure or registration renewal according to Arizona requirements. CPAs are required to complete and report at least 60 hours of CPE each two years if they are in industry, government, commercial businesses or other enterprises. They need 80 hours of CPE if they are in accounting firms offering services to the public. CPE must also represent a variety of educational categories including at least 50% in accounting or related courses.