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 such as audit, attestation, financial reporting, tax, management consulting, financial advisory or consulting, and other areas acceptable to the board.
- 24 hours of CPE sponsored by organizations other than a licensee’s firm or employer.
Credit Limitations
- Instruction: Instruction credits are limited to 60 hours combined with authorship.
- Meetings: Board meeting attendance is limited to 4 hours.
- Published Materials: Authorship credits are limited to 60 hours combined with instruction.
- Per Review: Not accepted for CPE credit.
Credit Calculation
- Instruction: Credit is equal to presentation plus preparation. Preparation is limited to two times presentation. Repeat instruction is only accepted if material is substantially changed.
- Partial Credit: Half credits are accepted after first hour.
- University/College: One semester hour equals 15 CPE hours; One quarter hour equals 10 CPE hours; Non Credit Courses – each classroom hour will equal one qualifying hour.
Other State Policies
New Mexico accepts CPE credits for programs offered by National Registry sponsors.
Contact Info
5500 San Antonio Dr. NE, Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-222-9850
Fax: 505-222-9855
Email: accountancy.board@state.nm.us
Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Accountancy.aspx