CPE Rules

Minnesota CPE requirements

CPE requirements
Information on overall CPE requirements and limitations, as well as approved CPE sponsors.

Ethics CPE requirement

Ethics requirement
Every three-year reporting period must include 8 hours of accounting or business ethics in the 120 hours of CPE reported.

CPE reporting and record keeping

CPE reporting and record keeping
Active CPAs must report CPE annually based on the first letter of their last names. Learn more about how to report and what documents you need to keep for your records.

CPE Rules FAQ

CPE rules FAQ
Answers to the CPE rule questions most frequently asked by MNCPA members.

NASBA Registry of CPE Sponsors

NASBA Registry of CPE Sponsors
60% of CPE credits must be from Minnesota Board-approved sponsors or NASBA-registered sponsors.

QAS approval for self-study programs

QAS approval for self-study programs
Self-study programs have their own rules and require QAS approval through NASBA. The Minnesota BOA requires that all self-study come from QAS-approved sponsors.

Specialized credit information

Specialized credit information
The MNCPA offers specialized credits for select events to help fulfill the continuing education needs of attendees who hold multiple credentials.

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CPE Log: Never lose track of your CPE again
What CPE did you take? When? Where? Track your credits in your personal CPE log. It's a free, easy-to-use tool for MNCPA members only.

Frequently asked questions about BOA rules
Get answers to common questions on CPE credits, QAS, MNCPA seminar and conference attendance and more.

Need credits before the reporting deadline?
The Surgent McCoy's Essential CPE Collection contains over 200 CPE hours, including 8 ethics hours. Note: Only 80% of credits can come from self-study.