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State CPE Requirements
The CPE Information provided in this section relates to CPAs only.
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Maryland
Our Courses Accepted:
Yes
The Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy does not preapprove
courses, nor do they register continuing education providers.
Renewal Date:
biennial based on date of issuance
Reporting Period:
biennially based on license expiration date
Required Hours:
80 hours
Ethics Required:
Yes. 4 hours .
Subject Breakdown:
None
Credit Limits:
Limit of 40 hours of CPE earned through individual study programs and
teaching. Authorship credits are limited to 10 hours. Instructor credits
are limited to 40 hours and are based on contact hours of teaching.
Three credits are granted for each class hour, which includes two
hours of preparation time. No carryover of these credits is allowed. No
1/2 credits are accepted. Self-study is limited to 60 hours maximum.
Other State Policies:
It is the responsibility of the licensee to demonstrate that the CPE
program contributes directly to the licensee's professional competence.
The board does not accept courses which are designed for the general
public, not for CPAs, or sales-oriented presentations of any kind, nor
programs restricted to policies and procedures of a particular company,
or programs presenting scientific and technical knowledge of a
sophistication beyond the scope required for the practice of a CPA.
The AICPA ethics course completed as a requirement for original
licensure does not qualify for CPE credit.
Contact Info:
Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy
500 N. Calvert Street
Room 308
Baltimore, Maryland 21202-3651

Phone: 410-230-6258
Fax: 410-333-6314
Email:
cpa@dllr.state.md.us

Web address: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/occprof/account.html
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