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Minnesota CPA CPE Requirements

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Minnesota CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements
120 hours for each three-year rolling period, with a minimum of 20 CPE credits per year. 
License Renewal Period
December 31 Annually.
CPE Reporting Cycle
July 1 to June 30 annually.
Ethics Requirement
Eight (8) hours in every three-year rolling period. Click here to view our course
Carry Over Credits
Minnesota CPA cannot carry forward credits in the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
Minnesota CPA can earn a maximum of 60 CPE Credits from Non-Technical courses.

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CPE Requirements
120 hours for each three-year rolling period, with a minimum of 20 CPE credits per year.
Initial CPE Hours
Initial CPA certificates are always active and have no continuing education requirement until the start of the next CPE year (July 1).
Ethics Requirement
8 credits of regulatory and/or behavioral ethics within a 3 year reporting cycle. View more
Content Requirement
Maximum of 60 CPE Credits from Non-Technical courses.
Subject Areas
You can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning Modes
100% of the total CPE that you earn in one continuing education year can be in self-study. 
Eligible Learning Activities
Eligible learning activities include Self-study, nano-learning and blended learning, Teaching, Writing more.
CPE Deadline
June 30, each year.
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Our Fast Track Minnesota CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Minnesota CPAs' continuing education requirements. Choose our comprehensive packages to save time selecting individual courses and covering all your CPE needs. View more
Reporting
July 1 – June 30 of each continuing education year.
License Renewal
Renew CPE by December 31, if failed to renew by this date then CPA will be required to pay late renewal fees of $50 for the first month or part of the month of non-compliance and $25 for each additional month until compliance is met and documented to the board. View more
Carry Forward
Excess credit cannot be carried forward in the next reporting cycle.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Minnesota CPAs is $100.

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Contact Information for the Minnesota State Board of Public Accountancy

1650 West 82nd Street, Suite 600 
Bloomington, MN 55431 
Phone: 952-831-2707 
Toll free: 1-800-331-4288   
Website: Minnesota Board of Accountancy 

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Minnesota CPE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official state requirement page for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.