Legal & Accounting Practice Compliance Requirements in Arizona

Arizona Requirements

Required Licenses & Permits

• CLE / CPE Credit Records

  Continuing education records showing required Arizona credits for the current reporting period.

• Professional Liability Policy

  Current malpractice / professional liability declarations page.

• Trust Account (IOLTA) RecordsIf applicable

  Monthly trust account reconciliations. Upload if you hold client funds.

• County / City RequirementsIf applicable

  Any additional permits, licenses, or certificates required by your local county or municipality — such as a local business license, health permit, or zoning certificate. Confirm what applies to your location.

Held by your team

Required Certifications

• Bar / CPA License RenewalsPer employee

  Current Arizona bar or CPA license for every practicing professional.

Who inspects, and what they check

Inspection Requirements

Inspection frequency in Arizona is set by state agencies and your local city or county. These are the inspections a legal & accounting practice should expect to pass and keep on file:

• Fire Inspection Report

  Current fire safety inspection report or certificate issued by your local fire department or fire marshal.

When each item comes due

Renewal Schedule

These are the items with a known renewal cadence — Rooots tracks the exact date for your business and reminds you before each one lapses.

Learn from others

Common Legal & Accounting Practice Compliance Mistakes

• 01Falling short on CLE/CPE credits before the reporting deadline.
• 02Letting a bar or CPA license lapse because dues and license renewal were tracked separately.
• 03Missing the trust-account (IOLTA) reconciliation that auditors expect every month.
• 04Forgetting the annual professional-liability policy renewal.
• 05Keeping engagement letters and retention schedules in inconsistent places.

Questions owners ask

Frequently Asked Questions