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Minnesota CPA CPE Requirements Overview

Last Reviewed on: 26 Mar, 2026

CPE Requirements120 hours for each three-year rolling period, with a minimum of 20 CPE credits per year. 
License Renewal PeriodDecember 31 Annually.
CPE Reporting CycleJuly 1 to June 30 annually.
Ethics RequirementEight (8) hours in every three-year rolling period. Click here to view our course
Carry Over CreditsMinnesota CPA cannot carry forward credits in the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
  • Minimum 60 CPE credits must be earned in technical learning activities.
  • Maximum 60 CPE credits may be earned in non-technical subjects.
  • At least 72 CPE credits must be completed through approved CPE sponsors. Visit Site

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CPE Requirements120 hours for each three-year rolling period, with a minimum of 20 CPE credits per year.
Initial CPE HoursInitial CPA certificates are always active and have no continuing education requirement until the start of the next CPE year (July 1).
Ethics Requirement8 credits of regulatory and/or behavioral ethics within a 3 year reporting cycle. View more
Content Requirement
  • Minimum 60 CPE credits must be earned in technical learning activities.
  • Maximum 60 CPE credits may be earned in non-technical subjects.
  • At least 72 CPE credits must be completed through approved CPE sponsors. Visit Site
Subject AreasYou can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning ModesMax 80% of the total CPE that you earn in one continuing education year can be in self-study.  
Eligible Learning ActivitiesEligible learning activities include Self-study, nano-learning, and blended learning are accepted only if offered by NASBA Registry sponsors approved for those formats. Other qualifying activities include teaching, writing, live webinars, and more.
CPE DeadlineJune 30, each year.
Fast Track CPEOur 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
ReportingJuly 1 – June 30 of each continuing education year.
License RenewalRenew 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 ForwardExcess credit cannot be carried forward in the next reporting cycle.
Record RetentionMaintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal FeesThe renewal fee for Minnesota CPAs is $100. Read More

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

MYCPE ONE is NASBA-approved (Sponsor ID: 143597), and as an approved provider, MYCPE ONE offers many learning formats that meet Minnesota CPE requirements, 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 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 


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 Minnesota CPA every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the state board of Minnesota 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

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.

  • At least 60 CPE credits must be earned in technical learning activities.
  • No more than 60 CPE credits may be earned in non-technical subjects.
  • At least 72 CPE credits must be completed through approved CPE sponsors under Minnesota Rules 1105.3100, subpart 1. Click here for more details

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 learning activities include Self-study, nano-learning, and blended learning are accepted only if offered by NASBA Registry sponsors approved for those formats. Other qualifying activities include teaching, writing, live webinars, 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. Read More

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. MYCPE ONE 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.