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A Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) is licensed to practice public accounting in Maine under the oversight of the Maine - Board of Accountancy. The ME-LPA designation signifies a high level of professional competence and adherence to ethical standards in the accounting industry.
MYCPE ONE is dedicated to providing quality Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses specifically tailored for Maine Licensed Public Accountants (ME-LPAs). Our comprehensive range of courses is designed to meet the specific CPE requirements set by the Maine Board of Accountancy. We collaborate with industry specialists and subject matter experts to author and review our courses, ensuring that they cover the qualified subject areas relevant to ME-LPAs.
MAINE LICENSED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (ME-LPA) CPE REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW
| CPE Requirements | 40 hours every year. |
| License Renewal Period | September 30th Annually. |
| CPE Reporting Cycle | The reporting period is from October 1 to September 30, Annually. |
| Ethics Requirement | Four (4) hours every three years. |
| Carry-Over Credits | Maine LPA has to take a minimum of 40 CPE credits in a year However Excess Credit of up to 20 hours can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle. |
| Subject Area Restriction |
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Maine LPA requires 40 hours of CPE to be completed every year, From October 1st to September 30th and must be reported to the Board by September 30th of every year as part of the renewal process.
CLICK HERE for further reference on CPE regulations for Maine Licensed Public Accountants (ME-LPA).
Maine Licensed Public Accountants (ME-LPAs) must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education annually during the license period.
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Maine (ME) LPA has to earn at least 4 hours in the subject area of ethics every three years. Regulatory AICPA Ethics, Circular 230 Ethics, or Behavioural Ethics all subject areas are approved for qualifying as ethics. At MYCPE ONE we provide Ethics Courses to all Maine (ME) LPAs as a part of our membership initiative.
The reporting cycle period for Maine Licensed Public Accountants (ME-LPA) is from October 1st to September 30th.
Maine Board of Public Accountancy accepts the following subject matters without limitation:
Credit for the following subject matters may not exceed 50% of the hours required by the Maine Board of Public Accountancy:
Areas other than those listed above may be acceptable if the licensee can demonstrate to the Board that they contribute to the licensee’s professional competence.
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All of the following MYCPE ONE Learning Activities are approved for Maine LPAs CPE
In addition to the above activities, the following mentioned activities may also contribute to continuing education
Please note that the following programs do not qualify for CPE credit
Online renewal may require you to upload your CPE certificates of completion. If you are not liable to upload your certificates of completion, you should keep your copies in case the board performs an audit of your CPE, you will be responsible for submitting copies of your certificates of completion and/or verification of courses at the time of the audit. You must retain your documentation for at least three (3) annual licensure periods immediately preceding the current licensure period.
The license renewal fee for Maine (ME) LPA is $35. Click here for more information on renewal fees.
A late fee of $50 is assessed for failure to meet the CPE requirements for renewal during the renewal period and may result in disciplinary action. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the expiration date shall be subject to all requirements governing new applicants.
A Maine (ME) LPA whose initial license is issued between August 1 and March 31 must complete 20 hours of CPE for the first renewal cycle. A person whose initial license is issued between April 1 and July 31 is not required to complete any CPE for the first renewal.
No, the short video (Nano learning) method is not approved for the CPE requirements of a Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA).
A Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) can complete 100% hours of the total required CPE credits hours via self-study courses. i.e., a Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) can complete all 40 hours via self-study courses and the 40 CPE Package of MYCPE ONE is 100% compliant with that requirement.
A registrant must report, at a minimum, the CPE hours required for the registration renewal period. A maximum of 20 hours that exceed the number required for the current registration renewal period may be carried forward to a subsequent registration renewal period.
As MYCPE ONE is approved by NASBA (Sponsor id 143597) many of our courses are approved for Maine LPAs. And for further guidance, we have provided details for “QUALIFIES FOR” on each page of the courses about Approval/Qualifications of CPE Credits for your reference.
You should choose MYCPE ONE 40 CPE Package for Maine Licensed Public Accountants (LPA) Professionals for the following reasons:
Our CPE Package for Maine LPAs is 100% compliant with the regulations of the Maine State Board of Accountancy and we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you feel the package is non-compliant, please email our support team at (support@my-cpe.com) and let us know how it is non-compliant and we will happily refund your full payment.
As MYCPE ONE is approved by NASBA (Sponsor id 143597) many of our courses are approved for Maine LPAs. And for further guidance, we have provided details for “QUALIFIES FOR” on each page of the courses about Approval/Qualifications of CPE Credits for your reference. However, it will be the responsibility of each attendee to ensure that they are eligible for the Continuing Professional Education Credits based on their occupation/job profile, knowledge requirements as well as guidelines laid down by their regulatory board before registering for the webinars. So, make sure you check with the respective state board or regulatory body.
Maine State Board of Accountancy governs the accounting and auditing profession in the state of Maine!
CLICK HERE for further reference on CPE regulations for Maine Licensed Public Accountants (ME-LPA).
