Montana CPA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CPA license in Montana you need to satisfy the Montana Board of Public Accountants's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 120 hours per 1-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 Montana requires for CPA renewal

CE hours required	120 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	12 months
CE tracking system	CPE self-reported / subject to Board audit (rolling 3-year period)
Governing body	Montana Board of Public Accountants

The basic CPE requirement is 120 hours of acceptable CPE, including a minimum of 2 hours of ethics, measured over any rolling three-year period (not tied to the one-year renewal cycle). Per state guidance, at least 60 of the 120 hours must be in technical subject areas. No state-specific ethics exam is required by the Board for active license renewal.

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

Montana 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 Montana Board of Public Accountants 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.

Montana CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Montana requires about 120 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. The basic CPE requirement is 120 hours of acceptable CPE, including a minimum of 2 hours of ethics, measured over any rolling three-year period (not tied to the one-year renewal cycle). Per state guidance, at least 60 of the 120 hours must be in technical subject areas. No state-specific ethics exam is required by the Board for active license renewal.

Do online CPA CE courses count in Montana?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Montana Board of Public Accountants and the completion is reported through CPE self-reported / subject to Board audit (rolling 3-year period). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Montana CPA CE?

Montana uses CPE self-reported / subject to Board audit (rolling 3-year period) to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Montana Board of Public Accountants. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Montana Board of Public Accountants site →

CPA CE courses in another state

All states: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) renewal