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Maryland Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Maryland CPAs need 80 credit hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Maryland accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 80 credit hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Applicants for license renewal must complete a minimum of 80 credit hours of qualifying continuing education in each 2-year license term prior to submitting a renewal application. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Professional ethics [1] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
State-mandated topics
- Professional ethics — 4 hours [1]
A minimum of 4 credit hours of the continuing education for each 2-year license term must be in professional ethics.
Good to know
- Qualifying credit hours in excess of the 80 credit hours required for a 2-year license term, up to a maximum of 80 credit hours (excluding ethics carryover toward the ethics requirement), may be carried forward to the following 2-year license term. [1]
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| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Renew Your License |
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Maryland Board of Public Accountancy - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Maryland Department of Labor Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Maryland accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Maryland CPAs need?
Maryland CPAs need 80 credit hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Applicants for license renewal must complete a minimum of 80 credit hours of qualifying continuing education in each 2-year license term prior to submitting a renewal application.
Does Maryland require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Professional ethics (4 hours): A minimum of 4 credit hours of the continuing education for each 2-year license term must be in professional ethics.
Do free online CE courses count in Maryland?
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Sources & verification
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- .03 Basic Requirement. | Library of Maryland Regulations ↗regs.maryland.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“Maryland Regulations .03 Basic Requirement. A. An applicant for license renewal shall complete, prior to submitting an application, a minimum of 80 credit hours of qualifying continuing education in each 2-year license term. B. The requirement in §A of this regulation does not apply to the first renewal of a license. C. Professional Ethics. (1) A minimum of 4 credit hours of the continuing”
“Maryland Regulations .03 Basic Requirement. A. An applicant for license renewal shall complete, prior to submitting an application, a minimum of 80 credit hours of qualifying continuing education in each 2-year license term. B. The requirement in §A of this regulation does not apply to the first renewal of a license. C. Professional Ethics. (1) A minimum of 4 credit hours of the continuing”
“Maryland Regulations .03 Basic Requirement. A. An applicant for license renewal shall complete, prior to submitting an application, a minimum of 80 credit hours of qualifying continuing education in each 2-year license term. B. The requirement in §A of this regulation does not apply to the first renewal of a license. C. Professional Ethics. (1) A minimum of 4 credit hours of the continuing”
“Maryland Regulations .03 Basic Requirement. A. An applicant for license renewal shall complete, prior to submitting an application, a minimum of 80 credit hours of qualifying continuing education in each 2-year license term. B. The requirement in §A of this regulation does not apply to the first renewal of a license. C. Professional Ethics. (1) A minimum of 4 credit hours of the continuing”
“Maryland Regulations .03 Basic Requirement. A. An applicant for license renewal shall complete, prior to submitting an application, a minimum of 80 credit hours of qualifying continuing education in each 2-year license term. B. The requirement in §A of this regulation does not apply to the first renewal of a license. C. Professional Ethics. (1) A minimum of 4 credit hours of the continuing”
“renewal of a license. C. Professional Ethics. (1) A minimum of 4 credit hours of the continuing education for each 2-year license term shall be in professional ethics. (2) Credit hours in professional ethics in excess of 4 hours in a 2-year license term may not be carried forward to satisfy this requirement. (3) Credit hours”
“Except as provided in §C of this regulation, qualifying credit hours in excess of the 80 credit hours required for a 2-year license term, up to a maximum of 80 credit hours, may be carried forward to apply to the following 2-year license term. E. Qualifying credit hours reported in a license renewal application in excess of the 80 credit hour requirement”