CPE Rules

Minnesota Board of Accountancy CPE rules
Active certificate holders in Minnesota need to show 120 hours of CPE over a 3-year period with a minimum of 20 hours each year.

Ethics CPE rules
As part of the 120 hour requirement, 8 hours need to be in business or accounting ethics.

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

Additional resources

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
Self-study programs have their own rules and require QAS approval through NASBA. The Minnesota Board of Accountancy requires that all self-study come from QAS approved sponsors and that no more than 80% of your required CPE hours may come from self-study programs.