Michigan CPA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CPA license in Michigan you need to satisfy the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing - Board of Accountancy'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 Michigan requires for CPA renewal

CE hours required80 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyMichigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing - Board of Accountancy

Michigan requires at least 40 hours of CPE for EACH year of the 2-year license cycle (80 hours per biennial cycle). Each year, 8 of the 40 hours must be in auditing and accounting and 2 hours must be in professional ethics, of which 1 hour must satisfy R 338.5215(1)(h) (ethics covering Michigan statutes and administrative rules). No more than 50% of required CPE may come from self-study. There is no separate state ethics exam; the ethics is satisfied via qualifying CPE. A new licensee is exempt from CPE for the first 12 months after original licensure. Out-of-state residents may instead meet the CPE rules of the state where their principal place of business is located.

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Michigan 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 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing - Board of Accountancy before purchasing.

Michigan CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Michigan requires about 80 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Michigan requires at least 40 hours of CPE for EACH year of the 2-year license cycle (80 hours per biennial cycle). Each year, 8 of the 40 hours must be in auditing and accounting and 2 hours must be in professional ethics, of which 1 hour must satisfy R 338.5215(1)(h) (ethics covering Michigan statutes and administrative rules). No more than 50% of required CPE may come from self-study. There is no separate state ethics exam; the ethics is satisfied via qualifying CPE. A new licensee is exempt from CPE for the first 12 months after original licensure. Out-of-state residents may instead meet the CPE rules of the state where their principal place of business is located.

Do online CPA CE courses count in Michigan?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing - Board of Accountancy. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Michigan CPA CE?

Michigan generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing - Board of Accountancy.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing - Board of Accountancy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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