Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the New Mexico Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a New Mexico CPA need?
120/3yr rolling. Here is what New Mexico CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 120/3yr rolling
- Reporting cycle: 3 years (triennial, rolling)
- Annual minimum: 20
- Ethics: 4 hrs/3yr general ethics
- Renewal timing: Renews last day of birth month; rolling 3-yr
- Other key rules: 96 hrs technical; 24 hrs from outside sponsors.
Tip: New Mexico 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 New Mexico. 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 New Mexico’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
Source: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/cpe-requirements/new-mexico
