The invention discloses a method for preparing cortisone acetate, which comprises the following steps: in a first reaction tank, adding a first solvent, a first acid solution, water and 17α-hydroxypregna-4,9-diene- 3,20‑diketone acetate, stir evenly; at a temperature of 2‑4°C, add the brominating agent four times, keep the temperature for 2 hours, and analyze by thin layer chromatography until the raw materials are completely reacted; adjust the pH with alkaline solution >7, then return to 6 with the second acid solution, concentrate under reduced pressure until the first solvent is completely concentrated, add water, cool the temperature to 5°C, centrifuge, wash, dry and dry to obtain the steroid intermediate acetic acid cortisone. The preparation method does not use oxidants and catalysts containing heavy metal ions, and the solvents used can be recycled and used mechanically. The waste water in the production process does not contain heavy metal ions, which belongs to an environment-friendly process. The yield and purity of the product are high, and it has a good process prospect. .