Wisconsin CPA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CPA license in Wisconsin you need to satisfy the Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board (within the Department of Safety and Professional Services, DSPS)'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 Wisconsin requires for CPA renewal

CE hours required	80 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	Self-reported CPE; no centralized CE Broker tracking. CPE is attested at renewal and subject to audit (5-year recordkeeping).
Governing body	Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board (within the Department of Safety and Professional Services, DSPS)

80 CPE credits per two-year compliance period, with a minimum of 20 credits each year and at least 3 of the 80 credits in ethics during each two-year period. At least 40 of the 80 credits must come from formal learning activities. Documentation must be retained at least 5 years. No separate state-specific ethics exam is required for ongoing renewal (a one-time AICPA professional ethics exam applies at initial licensure, and a $75 ethics exam fee appears only for credentials expired 5+ years).

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

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board (within the Department of Safety and Professional Services, DSPS) 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.

Wisconsin CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Wisconsin requires about 80 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 80 CPE credits per two-year compliance period, with a minimum of 20 credits each year and at least 3 of the 80 credits in ethics during each two-year period. At least 40 of the 80 credits must come from formal learning activities. Documentation must be retained at least 5 years. No separate state-specific ethics exam is required for ongoing renewal (a one-time AICPA professional ethics exam applies at initial licensure, and a $75 ethics exam fee appears only for credentials expired 5+ years).

Do online CPA CE courses count in Wisconsin?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board (within the Department of Safety and Professional Services, DSPS) and the completion is reported through Self-reported CPE; no centralized CE Broker tracking. CPE is attested at renewal and subject to audit (5-year recordkeeping).. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Wisconsin CPA CE?

Wisconsin uses Self-reported CPE; no centralized CE Broker tracking. CPE is attested at renewal and subject to audit (5-year recordkeeping). to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board (within the Department of Safety and Professional Services, DSPS). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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CPA CE courses in another state

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