North Dakota CPA CPE Requirements and Courses

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

Here is a summary for your reference.

North Dakota CPA CPE Requirements

In North Dakota, CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education for every 3-year reporting period.

Specific Requirements

• At least 20 hours per year
• Beginning with the reporting period ending June 30, 2022, CPAs need 6 credits of ethics every 3 years
• Non-resident accountants are exempt from the ND CPE requirements if they verify that they meet the CPE requirements of their residence state, provided they are considered comparable to ND.

Further Information

• General CPA licensing requirements in ND
• CPE rules from the North Dakota State Board

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

• Address: 215 N. 3^rd St, Suite 202, Grand Forks, ND 5823
• Email: pdemaster@nd.gov
• Phone: (800) 532-5904

Where Can I Take These Accounting CPE Courses?

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