Converting Your CPA Certificate from Inactive to Active

CPAs in Minnesota may hold an active or inactive certificate. There are differences between active and inactive certificates.

Inactive CPAs may convert their certificate to active status at any time during the year by earning continuing professional education (CPE) credits and applying to the Minnesota Board of Accountancy (BOA).

To convert to active status, follow the steps below.

1. Confirm your current certificate status with the BOA if you are unsure where you stand.

2. Earn 120 hours of CPE credit, including 8 hours of ethics, within the past 3 years.

• MNCPA members: use the CPE Log tool to track your credits.

3. Complete the CPE Reporting Form on the BOA Web site.

4. Send completed form and $50 check to the BOA.

• The BOA will accept your MNCPA CPE transcript as proof of attendance. Simply print and attach to form.

5. The BOA will send you a new active certificate as soon as 10 days.

Tips

• You can convert at any time. You do not need to complete hours by the June 30 deadline or wait to convert during the certificate renewal period.
• You do not need to send in documentation for CPE with the conversion application. Documentation is required only if you are selected for audit.