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New Mexico CPE Requirements

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CPE Information

License Renewal Date Last day of birth month annually
CPE Reporting Period First day of month following birth month to last day of birth month over a three year rolling period
General Requirement 120 hours, with a minimum of 20 per year
Ethics Requirement 4 hours
Other Subject Area Requirements
  • 96 hours in technical subjects
  • 24 hours of CPE sponsored by organizations other than a licensee's firm or employer

Credit Limitations Maximum self-study allowed: 100%

Board Information

New Mexico State Board of Public Accountancy
5500 San Antonio Dr. NE, Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 222-9850
Fax: (505) 222-9845
Website: www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/accountancy/
Email: accountancy.board@rld.nm.gov
Click here for Board Statutes
Sequoia CPE is a NASBA QAS-approved sponsor and our courses are accepted for CPAs in the state of New Mexico. NASBA QAS Sponsor ID: 121900.


Acceptable Programs of Study: Per the Board Summer 2010 Newsletter regarding New Mexico CPE requirements: "acceptable continuing education encompasses programs contributing to the development and maintenance of both technical and non-technical professional skills."

  • Technical subjects are now defined as: accounting, accounting-governmental, administrative practice, auditing, auditing - governmental, business law, business valuation, computer courses, computer science, economics, estate planning, ethics, finance, fraud examination, litigation, management advisory services, mathematics, production, specialized knowledge and applications, statistics, and taxes.
  • Non-Technical includes: Business Management and Organization, communications, employee management, firm management, marketing, personnel/human resources, personal development, and social environment of business.

PLEASE NOTE: Since state board regulations are constantly changing, the information contained here is deemed reliable however it is not guaranteed. We encourage you to contact your state board to answer any questions and confirm or clarify any requirements listed here.