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Minnesota Certified Public Accountant: CE & renewal requirements
120 CE contact hours every 3 years
Renews annually by Dec 31 (no grace), but CPE is a ROLLING 3-year window with a 20-hour annual minimum (July–June reporting year).
Source: Minnesota Board of Accountancy · confirmed 2026-06. Requirements change — always verify with the board.
Required topics
- 8 hrs ethics per rolling 3 years (regulatory or behavioral; not Minnesota-specific)
- At least 60 technical credits
First renewal & exemptions
Newly licensed CPAs are prorated; inactive/exempt statuses are reduced — confirm with the Board.
If your license lapses
Annual Dec 31 renewal has no grace period; non-compliance triggers fees and a non-compliance status.
How CE is tracked
Report CPE and renew via the MN Board system by Dec 31; keep documentation 5 years.
Watch out: Rolling 3-year window + annual Dec 31 renewal + July–June reporting year is a tripwire — you must satisfy both the 120/3-yr and 20/yr tests every renewal, with no carry-forward.
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 Minnesota Board of Accountancy.