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Michigan Certified Public Accountant: CE & renewal requirements
80 CE contact hours every 2 years
Biennial (renew by July 31), measured over two July–June years with a 40-hour annual minimum.
Source: Michigan Board of Accountancy (LARA) · confirmed 2026-06. Requirements change — always verify with the board.
Required topics
- At least 8 hrs Accounting & Auditing per year
- At least 2 hrs Ethics per year (4/cycle), including 1 Michigan-specific
First renewal & exemptions
Newly licensed, inactive and reciprocal cases have nuances — confirm with LARA.
If your license lapses
A 60-day late window opens Aug 1 with a $20 late fee; the license lapses if not renewed.
How CE is tracked
Self-attest in MiPLUS; keep documentation for audit.
Watch out: It's an annual-minimum state disguised as biennial — you can't back-load 80 hours into year two; the 8 A&A and 2 ethics minimums must be met EVERY year.
Are you on track? Check free
Enter your license expiration and CE hours completed — see what you still owe, the pace to finish, and your reminder schedule. No signup.
Informational only, based on the numbers you enter — not legal or licensing advice, and not an official record. Confirm your exact requirement and current status with the Michigan Board of Accountancy (LARA).