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Minnesota Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Minnesota CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
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Minnesota accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 120 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 3 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Active certificate holders must complete a minimum of 120 hours of CPE in a rolling three-year period (at least 20 hours each year) by June 30 and report by December 31 each year. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
Good to know
- Licensees holding an active certificate must complete a minimum of 20 hours of CPE each year. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy ↗ before you renew.
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| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Renew My License or Certificate |
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Home / Board of Accountancy Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Minnesota accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Minnesota CPAs need?
Minnesota CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. Active certificate holders must complete a minimum of 120 hours of CPE in a rolling three-year period (at least 20 hours each year) by June 30 and report by December 31 each year.
Does Minnesota require specific CE topics for CPAs?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Minnesota?
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- 1105.3000 - MN Rules Part ↗www.revisor.mn.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“complying with this chapter each year; § (2) in a rolling three-year period, complete a minimum of 120 hours of CPE complying with this chapter; § (3) complete the required CPE by June 30 each year; and § (4) report the required CPE to the board on a form provided by the board by December 31 each year.”
“complying with this chapter each year; § (2) in a rolling three-year period, complete a minimum of 120 hours of CPE complying with this chapter; § (3) complete the required CPE by June 30 each year; and § (4) report the required CPE to the board on a form provided by the board by December 31 each year.”
“complying with this chapter each year; § (2) in a rolling three-year period, complete a minimum of 120 hours of CPE complying with this chapter; § (3) complete the required CPE by June 30 each year; and § (4) report the required CPE to the board on a form provided by the board by December 31 each year.”
“complying with this chapter each year; § (2) in a rolling three-year period, complete a minimum of 120 hours of CPE complying with this chapter; § (3) complete the required CPE by June 30 each year; and § (4) report the required CPE to the board on a form provided by the board by December 31 each year.”
“hours of CPE complying with this chapter; § (3) complete the required CPE by June 30 each year; and § (4) report the required CPE to the board on a form provided by the board by December 31 each year. § B. A continuing professional education period is one year, from July 1 to June 30. No carryforward of CPE from one period to the next is allowed. A licensee”
“certificate with an active status shall: § (1) complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) complying with this chapter each year; § (2) in a rolling three-year period, complete a minimum of 120 hours of CPE complying with this chapter; § (3) complete the required CPE by June 30 each year;”