Maryland CPAs must complete 80 hours of CPE for each biennial period.
Newly licensed CPAs in Maryland are not required to complete any continuing education (CE) credits for their first license renewal.
Maryland CPAs must complete 4 hours of ethics CPE every two years. Click here to view our ethics course.
There are no minimum content requirements for Maryland CPAs.
Maryland CPAs can find detailed approved fields of study (FOS) through a link provided by the state board.
Yes, all CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible activities include group programs, university or college courses, peer reviews (up to 16 hours), technical sessions, or serving as an instructor, lecturer, or discussion leader (up to 45 hours), authoring or publishing work (up to 40 hours), and more.
CPE credits must be completed before the license renewal date.
Fast Track Maryland CPE packages are curated bundles that meet Maryland CPAs' continuing education requirements. These packages save time by covering all required CPE hours.
CPE credits must be reported prior to the license renewal date.
CPAs must renew their licenses every two years based on the license issue date. Failure to renew will result in reinstatement fees of $168.
Yes, CPAs can carry forward up to 80 hours to the next reporting cycle, but these carry-over credits cannot be used to satisfy ethical requirements.
Maryland CPAs must retain records of completed CPE credits for 4 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
The renewal fee for Maryland CPAs is $53.
Here is a link to the state board website where you can access FAQs on CPE requirements and regulations for Maryland CPAs.
Yes, the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses from NASBA providers. My CPE is a NASBA-approved provider (143597), so our courses align with Maryland CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.