New Mexico CPA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CPA license in New Mexico you need to satisfy the New Mexico Public Accountancy Board (Regulation and Licensing Department, Boards and Commissions Division)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 120 hours per 1-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What New Mexico requires for CPA renewal
| CE hours required | 120 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| CE tracking system | CPE reported with renewal application; ~10% of monthly renewals randomly selected for CPE audit (no CE Broker) |
| Governing body | New Mexico Public Accountancy Board (Regulation and Licensing Department, Boards and Commissions Division) |
120 total CPE hours on a rolling 36-month (3-year) reporting cycle ending the last day of the birth month, with a minimum of 20 hours each 12-month period. At least 96 hours must be technical (up to 24 may be non-technical), at least 24 hours must not be sponsored by the licensee's own firm, and 4 hours must be in ethics over the 36-month cycle. Note: although CPE accrues over 3 years, the license itself renews annually and the full preceding 36-month CPE record is reported at renewal. Initial licensure (not renewal) requires passing the AICPA Ethics Exam at 90%+.
Full CPA renewal guide for New Mexico (deadlines, fees & CE) →
New Mexico CPA CE course providers
- Becker CPE
Large CPE catalog with state-specific ethics courses and subscription access.
- Surgent CPE
Unlimited-CPE packages and adaptive courses accepted across most state boards.
- Gleim CPE
Individual courses and subscriptions, including state ethics requirements.
- Western CPE
Self-study, webcasts, and live conferences across technical and ethics topics.
- AICPA
Professional CPE from the national accounting body, including ethics and specialized tracks.
New Mexico CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in New Mexico?
New Mexico requires about 120 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 120 total CPE hours on a rolling 36-month (3-year) reporting cycle ending the last day of the birth month, with a minimum of 20 hours each 12-month period. At least 96 hours must be technical (up to 24 may be non-technical), at least 24 hours must not be sponsored by the licensee's own firm, and 4 hours must be in ethics over the 36-month cycle. Note: although CPE accrues over 3 years, the license itself renews annually and the full preceding 36-month CPE record is reported at renewal. Initial licensure (not renewal) requires passing the AICPA Ethics Exam at 90%+.
Do online CPA CE courses count in New Mexico?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Mexico Public Accountancy Board (Regulation and Licensing Department, Boards and Commissions Division) and the completion is reported through CPE reported with renewal application; ~10% of monthly renewals randomly selected for CPE audit (no CE Broker). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my New Mexico CPA CE?
New Mexico uses CPE reported with renewal application; ~10% of monthly renewals randomly selected for CPE audit (no CE Broker) to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Mexico Public Accountancy Board (Regulation and Licensing Department, Boards and Commissions Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.