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Wisconsin Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Wisconsin CPAs need 80 CPE credits of continuing education every 2 years.
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Wisconsin accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 80 CPE credits [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | The two-year (biennial) reporting period runs from December 15 of an odd-numbered year through December 14 of the next odd-numbered year; CPAs must earn at least 20 CPE credits within every 12-month period. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
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Renewal and Continuing Education Information Covers: Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Accountant, Certified Public renewal is every 2 years, in odd-numbered years. Confirm your exact deadline in the board record. [source] |
| Verified fees | Accountant, Certified Public renewal: $43. Other credential types and late fees can differ. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renewal and Continuing Education Information |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Source review dates · 5 sources
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Credentialing and LicensE FAQ - DSPS Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Accountant, Certified Public (CPA) - DSPS Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Credential Fees and Renewal Dates - DSPS Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Accountant, Certified Public (CPA) - DSPS Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Wisconsin accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Wisconsin CPAs need?
Wisconsin CPAs need 80 CPE credits of continuing education every 2 years. The two-year (biennial) reporting period runs from December 15 of an odd-numbered year through December 14 of the next odd-numbered year; CPAs must earn at least 20 CPE credits within every 12-month period.
Does Wisconsin require specific CE topics for CPAs?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Wisconsin?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board.
Sources & verification
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- Accountant, Certified Public (CPA) - DSPS ↗dsps.wi.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“Information Starting with the 2021 renewal period, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) must complete 80 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits every two years to maintain their license.Requirements include:Complete at least 80 total CPE credits during the two-year renewal period.Earn at least 20 CPE credits each year (within every 12-month period).Of”
“Information Starting with the 2021 renewal period, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) must complete 80 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits every two years to maintain their license.Requirements include:Complete at least 80 total CPE credits during the two-year renewal period.Earn at least 20 CPE credits each year (within every 12-month period).Of”
“Information Starting with the 2021 renewal period, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) must complete 80 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits every two years to maintain their license.Requirements include:Complete at least 80 total CPE credits during the two-year renewal period.Earn at least 20 CPE credits each year (within every 12-month period).Of”
“Administrative Code Accy 2.602.Renewal Period:The two-year (biennial) reporting period runs from December 15 of an odd-numbered year through December 14 of the next odd-numbered year (for example, December 15, 2025 – December 14, 2027). Credential Non-Practicing Status Per Wisconsin Statute Chapter Accy 2.602, a credential holder with an active”
“Administrative Code Accy 2.602.Renewal Period:The two-year (biennial) reporting period runs from December 15 of an odd-numbered year through December 14 of the next odd-numbered year (for example, December 15, 2025 – December 14, 2027). Credential Non-Practicing Status Per Wisconsin Statute Chapter Accy 2.602, a credential holder with an active”