Massachusetts CPE Requirements

The Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy CPE requirements are noted below.

What is the Massachusetts License Renewal Deadline?

Related Courses

Ethics for Massachusetts

Every two years, by June 30

What is the Massachusetts CPE Reporting Period?

Every two years, from July 1 to June 30

What are the Massachusetts CPE Requirements?

80 are hours required every two years.

Up to 25% of the CPE requirement can come from the preparation of published articles and books.

The credit for service as a lecturer is capped at half of the total hours required.

What is the Massachusetts Ethics Requirement?

At least four hours of professional ethics every two years.

Note: The AccountingTools Ethics for Massachusetts course fulfills this requirement.

What Areas of Study are Allowed for Massachusetts CPAs?

A specific program qualifies as acceptable continuing education if it is a formal program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competence of a licensee in public practice. Each individual licensee will determine the course of study to be pursued.

Allowable Massachusetts Course Providers

The Board accepts courses from NASBA sponsors. AccountingTools is a registered sponsor with NASBA.
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Massachusetts CPE Rule Reference

Rule 2.14

Massachusetts Board of Accountancy Address

1000 Washington St., Suite 710
Boston, MA 02118-6100
Phone: 617-727-1806
www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-public-accountancy