Minnesota CPAs must complete 120 hours of CPE over each three-year rolling period, with a minimum of 20 CPE credits per year.
Initial CPA certificates in Minnesota are always active, and there is no continuing education requirement until the start of the next CPE year, which begins on July 1.
Minnesota CPAs must complete 8 regulatory and/or behavioral ethics credits within each three-year reporting cycle. Click here to view our ethics course.
A maximum of 60 CPE credits can come from non-technical courses.
For detailed information on acceptable fields of study (FOS), Click here.
Yes, 100% of the total CPE credits earned in one continuing education year can be completed through self-study.
Eligible activities include self-study, nano-learning, blended learning, teaching, and writing, and more.
CPE credits must be completed by June 30 each year.
CPE credits must be reported from July 1 to June 30 of each continuing education year.
Minnesota CPAs must renew their Continuing Professional Education (CPE) by December 31 each year. Failure to renew by this date will result in late renewal fees of $50 for the first month (or part of the month) of non-compliance and an additional $25 for each subsequent month until compliance is documented to the board.
Excess credits cannot be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.
Minnesota CPAs must retain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
The renewal fee for Minnesota CPAs is $100.
Fast Track Minnesota CPE packages are curated bundles that meet Iowa CPAs' continuing education requirements. These packages save time by covering all required CPE hours.
Here is a link to the state board website, where you can access FAQs on CPE requirements and regulations for Minnesota CPAs.
Yes, the Minnesota Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses from NASBA providers. My CPE is a NASBA-approved provider (143597), so our courses align with Minnesota CPE regulations. To check eligibility, refer to each course page's "QUALIFIES FOR" section.
