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Maine CPA CPE Requirements

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Maine CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements
No more than 40 hours CPE with minimum 20 hours annually.
License Renewal period
September 30th Annually.
CPE Reporting Cycle
October 1 to September 30, annually.
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours every three years. View more
Carry Over CreditsExcess Credit up to 20 hours can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area RestrictionNon-Technical subjects such as Communication Arts, Mathematics, Economics, Business Law, Human Resources Policies, and Computer Software Applications may not exceed 50% of the required hours. 

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Simplifying Regulations for 2025

CPE RequirementsMaine CPAs must complete 40 hours with a minimum of 20 annually.
Initial CPE HoursA person who obtains a license for the first time shall complete at least forty (40) credits of acceptable CPE during the first entire annual period following the year the original permit was obtained.
Ethics RequirementFour (4) hours every three years. View more
Content RequirementNon-technical subjects such as Communication Arts, Mathematics, Economics, Business Law, Human Resources Policies, and Computer Software Applications may not exceed 50% of the required hours.
Subject AreasMaine CPAs can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning ModesAll CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible Learning ActivitiesEligible learning activities include Publications, Accredited universities, Formal correspondence or other individual study programs and more.
CPE DeadlineCPE credits must be completed by 30 September annually.
ReportingCPE credits must be reported from 1 October to 30 September annually.
License Renewal
  • Renew your CPA license on 30th September annually. 
  • If not renewed till this date, a penalty will be applied of $50.
Carry ForwardA maximum of 20 Credits can be carried forward to next year.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 3 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Maine CPAs is $35.

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Contact Information for the Maine Board of Accountancy

Department of Professional & Financial Regulation 
Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation 
35 State House Station 
Augusta, Maine 04333-0035 
Telephone: 207-624-8603 
TTY users call Maine Relay 711 
Fax: 207-624-8637 
Website: Maine Board of Public Accountancy

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Maine's CPE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official state requirement page for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maine CPAs must complete 40 hours of CPE annually, with a minimum of 20 hours required each year.

A person who obtains a license for the first time must complete at least 40 credits of acceptable CPE during the first entire annual period following the year the original permit was obtained.

Maine CPAs must complete 4 hours of ethics CPE every three years, Click here to view ethics course.

Yes, credit for non-technical subjects such as Communication Arts, Mathematics, Economics, Business Law, Human Resources Policies, and Computer Software Applications may not exceed 50% of the required hours.

For more information on the field of studies of Maine CPAs, Click here.

Yes, all CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.

Eligible learning activities include publications, accredited university courses, formal correspondence, other individual study programs and more.

CPE credits must be completed by September 30 annually.

CPE credits must be reported from October 1 to September 30 annually.

CPAs must renew their licenses by September 30 annually. A penalty of $50 will be applied if the renewal is late.

Yes, a maximum of 20 credits can be carried forward to next year.

Maine CPAs must retain records of completed CPE credits for 3 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.

The renewal fee for Maine CPAs is $35.

Here is a link to the state board website where you can access FAQs on CPE requirements and regulations for Maine CPAs.

Yes, the Maine Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses from NASBA providers. MYCPE ONE is a NASBA-approved provider (143597), so our courses align with Maine CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.

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