Maine CPA CPE Requirements and Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Maine, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a triennial basis.

Here is a summary for your reference:

Maine CPA CPE Requirements

In Maine, CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education by the time of license renewal which is done every 3 years.

Specific Requirements

• At least 4 hours of ethics courses every 3 years
• No more than 50% of CPE (or 20 hours per year) can be in “soft courses” in areas like economics, communication, business law, and computer applications
• Self-study, teaching, and authoring publications can also contribute to the CPE requirement; contact the Maine state board of accountancy for additional information

Further Information

• General CPA licensing requirements in ME
• FAQ page from the Maine State Board

You can also contact the Maine Board of Accountancy for general licensing and CPE information:

• Address: Office of Lic. & Reg., 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035
• Phone: (207) 624-8603

Where Can I Take These Accounting CPE Courses?

I have an entire post dedicated to the best CPA CPE options. And in the post, you’ll find links to CPE discounts, too.

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