Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the North Dakota Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a North Dakota CPA need?
120/3yr rolling. Here is what North Dakota CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 120/3yr rolling
- Reporting cycle: 3 years (triennial, rolling)
- Annual minimum: 20
- Ethics: 6 hrs/3yr general ethics
- Renewal timing: Renews Jun 30 annually; CPE Jul1-Jun30
- Other key rules: Applies to those practicing/holding out as CPA; retired exempt.
Tip: North Dakota accepts general professional ethics from a NASBA-registered sponsor. Keep your certificates and records after each course.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in North Dakota. Newly licensed CPAs often have a prorated or waived first cycle — check your renewal notice.
How CPE Options helps
CPE Options is mobile-first self-study built for busy accountants: take courses on any device, pass the exam, and download your certificate the same day. Our free Compliance Manager maps every credit you earn to North Dakota’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
