Massachusetts CPA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CPA license in Massachusetts you need to satisfy the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy (Board of Registration in Public Accountancy), within the Division of Occupational Licensure's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 80 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Massachusetts requires for CPA renewal

CE hours required	80 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy (Board of Registration in Public Accountancy), within the Division of Occupational Licensure

Per 252 CMR 2.14(2): 80 hours of acceptable continuing professional education during the two-year period immediately preceding renewal, of which 4 hours must be in professional ethics. No carryover is permitted between two-year periods. The board does not pre-approve CPE programs and there is no state-specific ethics exam. First-renewal hours are prorated by issue month (50/60/70/80).

Full CPA renewal guide for Massachusetts (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Massachusetts CPA CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy (Board of Registration in Public Accountancy), within the Division of Occupational Licensure before purchasing.

Becker CPE
Large CPE catalog with state-specific ethics courses and subscription access.
Surgent CPE
Unlimited-CPE packages and adaptive courses accepted across most state boards.
Gleim CPE
Individual courses and subscriptions, including state ethics requirements.
Western CPE
Self-study, webcasts, and live conferences across technical and ethics topics.
AICPA
Professional CPE from the national accounting body, including ethics and specialized tracks.

Massachusetts CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts requires about 80 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per 252 CMR 2.14(2): 80 hours of acceptable continuing professional education during the two-year period immediately preceding renewal, of which 4 hours must be in professional ethics. No carryover is permitted between two-year periods. The board does not pre-approve CPE programs and there is no state-specific ethics exam. First-renewal hours are prorated by issue month (50/60/70/80).

Do online CPA CE courses count in Massachusetts?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy (Board of Registration in Public Accountancy), within the Division of Occupational Licensure. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Massachusetts CPA CE?

Massachusetts generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy (Board of Registration in Public Accountancy), within the Division of Occupational Licensure.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy (Board of Registration in Public Accountancy), within the Division of Occupational Licensure. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy (Board of Registration in Public Accountancy), within the Division of Occupational Licensure site →

CPA CE courses in another state

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