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Your CPA license

Get answers to your questions about Maryland's CPA licensure requirements here.

License renewals


The Maryland State Board issues renewals to CPAs who have fulfilled their CPE requirements within their designated timeframe and completed renewal application. The MACPA needs accurate renewal dates for all members to adequately generate CPE transcripts.

Requirements, renewals, fees, verifications

The State Board of Public Accountancy's Web site can answer most of your licensing questions.

hot licensing topics
 
Maryland's new ethics CPE requirement

Four hours of ethics CPE is requirement every two years. Get details and training options here.

'Special fund' for State Board

The General Assembly has approved the creation of a 'special fund,' paid for by the licensure fees of Maryland CPAs, that would provide the State Board with the resources necessary to carry out its duties.

New CPE audit process planned

A random number of licensees will be asked to support their CPE credits upon renewal. Get details here.

Reciprocal licensing

How do you obtain a reciprocal license? This article explains.

Reciprocity in Maryland

Are you licensed in another state and want to be licensed in Maryland? Here are the State Board's instructions.

2,000-hour experience requirement

Requirements for individuals applying for initial licensure.

Report of practical work experience

This State Board document offers further guidance on the experience requirement.

firm licenses / permits

CPA firms are required to be licensed in Maryland. The exceptions are sole practitioners. However, if a sole practitioner is practicing as an LLC, LLP, PA or PC, he or she would be required to obtain a permit to practice in Maryland, regardless of the number of professionals in the firm. Download applications for firm licenses here.
Practice privileges clarified for out-of-state CPAs

Read the MACPA's clarification of Statute 2-102 here.
CPA MOBILITY

Maryland lawmakers pass CPA mobility bill

Maryland has jumped aboard the CPA mobility bandwagon with the passage of key bill by the state's General Assembly.

Which states have mobility?

Keep track of mobility's progress throughout the nation here.

Mobility legislation: A pictorial view

This AICPA map shows where mobility-related legislation has been introduced and where it is anticipated.

Barriers to mobility: A crisis for many CPAs

In this article from the April 2007 edition of the Journal of Accountancy, Scott Voynich outlines the AICPA's recommended solution for removing interstate barriers that hinder CPAs.

legislation in OTHER STATES


The AICPA maintains a Web page with updates on legislative and regulatory action in all states. You'll find the updates here.

cpa exam resources


The following sites offer detailed information about the computerized CPA exam: