CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAX & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS

New Mexico

State CPE Requirements

State Board Website:

New Mexico State Board Website

License Renewal Deadline:

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

Total CPE Hours Required:

120 hours

Minimum CE Hours per year:

20 hours

Ethics Requirements:

4 hours

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.
• Nano Learning: The credit to be earned for a single nano learning program is one fifth credit. Only a total of eight (8) CPE credits can be reported in a three year reporting cycle using nano learning credits.

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.

Other State Policies:

New Mexico accepts CPE credits for programs offered by National Registry sponsors.