Minnesota CPA CPE Requirements and Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Minnesota, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a triennial basis.

Here is a summary for your reference:

Minnesota CPA CPE Requirements

In Minnesota, CPAs need to accumulate 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. CPE credits should be reported at the time of license renewal, which is done every 3 years by June 30.

Specific Requirements

• At least 20 hours per year
• At least 8 hours in regulatory and/or behavioral ethics every 3 years
• At least 60 hours in technical credits every 3 years
• At least 24 hours from group and/or learning programs every 3 years (therefore, you can’t get all of your credits from self-study programs)
• 72 credits must be from board-approved sponsors (for example, sponsors on NASBA’s National Registry of CPE Sponsors)
• A maximum of 60 credits are allowed for teaching
• A maximum of 60 credits are allowed for publishing books and articles
• Carry forwards are NOT allowed
• New CPAs are given a grace period through June 30th of the year in which the initial certificate was issued.

Further Information

• General CPA licensing requirements in MN
• CPE rules from the Minnesota State Board

You can also contact the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy for general licensing and CPE information:

• Address: 85 East 7th Place, Suite 125, St. Paul, MN 55101
• Phone: (651) 296-7938
• Fax: 651-282-2644
• Email: boa@state.mn.us

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