Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Michigan Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Michigan CPA need?
80/2yr. Here is what Michigan CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 80/2yr
- Reporting cycle: 2 years (biennial)
- Annual minimum: 40 (Jul1-Jun30)
- Ethics: 4 hrs/2yr (min 2/yr) incl 1 hr MI statutes/rules (state-specific)
- Renewal timing: Renew by Jul 31
- Other key rules: 8 hrs A&A/yr; self-study capped 20 hrs/yr.
Heads up: Michigan requires a state-specific or board-approved ethics course. Make sure your ethics CPE meets Michigan’s exact rule — general ethics may not count.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in Michigan. 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 Michigan’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
Source: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/cpe-requirements/michigan
