Maryland CPE Requirements
BOARD INFORMATION FOR REFERRALS:
Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy
1100 North Eulaw St. 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 230-6258
Fax: (410) 962-8483
Website: www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cpa/
DO PES COURSES QUALIFY FOR CPE IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND? YES!
Maryland does not pre-approve continuing education programs or sponsors and they DO NOT have sponsorship agreements. They will accept courses from NASBA sponsors. Professional Education Services, LP (PES) is registered with NASBA (#103592) on the National Registry of CPE sponsors and has issued credits in the state of Maryland without any problems.
LICENSE RENEWAL INFORMATION:
LICENSE EXPIRATION INFORMATION:
- Biennially from the date of issuance.
CPE COMPLETION DUE BY:
SELF STUDY CREDIT HOURS:
Credits granted for PES courses are based on the AICPA and NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) statement of standards which grant 1 CPE credit for every 50-minutes of study time. Maryland recognizes the same credit measurement.
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SELF STUDY CREDITS: 100%
ACCEPTABLE AREAS OF STUDY:
Per the Board: the overriding consideration in determining whether a specific program qualifies is that it contributes directly to the professional competence of an individual after the individual has been licensed to practice certified public accounting. Qualifying subject fields of study reference the NASBA Registry of Acceptable CPE subjects.
NASBA FIELD OF STUDY SYNOPSIS: The Board references the NASBA Registry of Acceptable CPE, therefore all areas of study reflected on PES completion certificates should be acceptable in Maryland.
If you have any questions regarding your CPE requirements, please call PES at 1-800-990-2731 or your State board. PLEASE NOTE: Since state board regulations are constantly changing, the information contained here is deemed reliable however it is not guaranteed. We encourage you to contact your state board to answer any questions and confirm or clarify any requirements listed here. Information updated 4.2.2024