CPA certificate information

Applying for your initial certificate

Applying for your initial certificate Education and experience required to apply for your certificate. Requirements vary depending on when you took the CPA exam.

 
First year of certification

Your first year of certification: key deadlines
Important items for your first year of certification including CPE reporting and certificate renewal deadlines.

 
Certificate renewal

Certificate renewal Certificate renewal is an obligation for every CPA in Minnesota. Find renewal procedures and requirements as well as tips for making the certificate renewal process a snap.

 
CPE reporting

CPE reporting Information on the documentation you need to report your CPE credits to the Minnesota BOA for certificate renewal.

 
Mobility

Mobility Understand the rules that allow CPAs in and outside of Minnesota to practice in other states.

 
Comparison of active and inactive certificates

Comparison of active and inactive certificates Benefits, costs and regulations of maintaining an active CPA certificate versus an inactive one.

 
CPE reporting

Convert to active Find out the steps to take to convert your certificate from inactive to active.

BOA contact information

Minnesota Board of Accountancy
85 E. 7th Place, Suite 125
St. Paul, MN 55101-2143
Phone: 651-296-7938
Fax: 651-282-2644
www.boa.state.mn.us