Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Wisconsin Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Wisconsin CPA need?
80/2yr. Here is what Wisconsin CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 80/2yr
- Reporting cycle: 2 years (biennial)
- Annual minimum: 20
- Ethics: 3 hrs ethics/2yr (general)
- Renewal timing: Biennium ends Dec 14 odd years
- Other key rules: 40 hrs formal learning; up to 40 hrs carryforward.
Tip: Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
Source: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Accountant/CE.aspx
