Minnesota
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Minnesota (2026)
120 CPE per renewal, on a 36-month renewal cycle with Minnesota Board of Accountancy.
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Renewal cycle
36months
License renews annually (all licenses due Dec 31), but CPE compliance is measured on a rolling 3-year reporting period
CPE
120
120 CPE per renewal — 120 CPE hours per rolling 3-year period, min 20 hours each reporting year, including 8 hours of regulatory or behavioral ethics per 3-year period; no carryforward
- Ethics (regulatory or behavioral)
Administering boardMinnesota Board of Accountancy
Verified against boa.state.mn.us · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Minnesota Board of Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Minnesota?
- License renews annually (all licenses due Dec 31), but CPE compliance is measured on a rolling 3-year reporting period
- How many CPE do I need in Minnesota?
- 120 CPE per renewal. 120 CPE hours per rolling 3-year period, min 20 hours each reporting year, including 8 hours of regulatory or behavioral ethics per 3-year period; no carryforward
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Minnesota?
- Through Minnesota Board of Accountancy. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.