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Michigan CPA CPE Requirements

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CPA CPE Requirements Michigan Overview

Last Reviewed on: 26 Mar, 2026

CPE Requirements
40 hours of CPE every continuing education year (July 1 – June 30)
License Renewal Period
July 31 biennially.
CPE Reporting Cycle
July 1 – June 30 of each continuing education year.
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours every two years, with 2 hours required each year. One of the 4 hours must be the Michigan-specific ethics course offered through MICPA. View more
Carry Over Credits
Excess credit can be carried forward up to 40 hours of CPE in the next year with a maximum of 2 hours in ethics and 8 hours in Accounting & Auditing.
Subject Area Restriction
Minimum 8 hours in Accounting & Auditing in every continuing education year.

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Simplifying Regulations for 2026

CPE Requirements
40 hours CPE every continuing education year, i.e., 80 for every 2 years.
Initial CPE Hours
New licensees are not required to earn CPE for the 12-month period beginning on the date of his/her original license.
Ethics Requirement
Michigan CPAs must complete 4 ethics hours every two years, including at least 2 hours each year. One of the 4 hours must be Michigan-specific ethics through MICPA.
Content Requirement
Minimum 8 hours Accounting/Auditing & 2 hours Ethics annually.
Subject Areas
You can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning Modes
50% of the total CPE that you earn in one continuing education year can be in self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities
Eligible learning activities include Group Program, Qualified instructor, Nanolearning, Noncredit Academic Course, For-Credit Academic Course (max 15 CE hours), Teacher/instructor role, Self-Study Program and more.
CPE Deadline
July 31, Biennially
Fast Track CPE
Our Fast Track Michigan CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Michigan 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 your CPA license by July 31 biennially. If you miss this deadline, the late renewal period begins on August 1 and lasts for 60 days, allowing CPAs to renew their license without any CPE penalties. A late renewal incurs a $20 fine, which must be included with your application. View more
Carry Forward
40 hours of CPE, maximum of 2 hours in ethics and 8 hours in Accounting & Auditing.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 4 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Michigan CPAs is $200. Read More

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPE in the State of Michigan? - YES!

MYCPE ONE is a NASBA-approved sponsor (ID: 143597), and our courses meet the Michigan Board’s CPE standards. We offer multiple learning formats accepted by the Board, including - 

  • Group Internet Based Live Webinars
  • QAS Self-Study - Self-Paced Courses
  • Group Live
  • Nano Learning

You can verify our NASBA sponsorship under MYCPE ONE on the NASBA Registry. For convenient access to our courses, click here to explore the MYCPE ONE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today! 

Contact Information for the Michigan Board of Accountancy

Ottawa Building 
611 W. Ottawa 
P.O. Box 30004 
Lansing, MI 48909 
Fax: 517-241-9416 
Website: Michigan Board of Accountancy

We Review CPE Compliance Requirements Every Six Months

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CPE requirement information for Michigan CPA every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the state board of Michigan and NASBA.

While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Michigan CPAs must complete 40 hours of CPE every continuing education year, i.e., 80 hours every two years.

New licensees are exempt from CPE requirements for the first 12-month period beginning on the date of their original license.

Michigan CPAs must complete 4 ethics hours every two years, including at least 2 hours each year. One of the 4 hours must be Michigan-specific ethics through MICPA. Click here to view the ethics course.

CPAs must complete at least 8 hours in Accounting/Auditing and 2 hours in Ethics annually, one of the 4 total ethics hours needs to be in Michigan Specific Ethics.

For detailed information on acceptable fields of study (FOS), Click here.

Yes, 50% of the total CPE earned in one continuing education year can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.

Eligible activities include Group Programs, Qualified Instructors, Nano-learning, Non-credit Academic Courses, For-credit Academic Courses (max 15 CPE hours), Teaching/Instructor roles, Self-Study Programs, and more.

CPE credits must be completed by July 31 every two years (biennially).

CPE credits must be reported from July 1 to June 30 of each continuing education year.

Michigan CPAs must renew their licenses biennially by July 31. A late renewal period begins on August 1 and lasts for 60 days, during which CPAs can renew without CPE penalties but will incur a $20 late fee.

Yes, Michigan CPAs can carry over a maximum of 40 CPE hours, including up to 2 hours in ethics and 8 hours in Accounting/Auditing.

CPAs must maintain records of completed CPE credits for 4 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.

The renewal fee for Michigan CPAs is $200. Read More

Here is a link to the state board website, where you can access FAQs on CPE requirements and regulations for Michigan CPAs.

Yes, the Michigan Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses from NASBA-approved providers. MYCPE ONE is a NASBA-approved provider (ID: 143597), and our courses align with Michigan’s CPE regulations. To confirm eligibility, refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page.

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