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Free self-study catalog kit
Dear professional,
Thank you for your interest in self-study and other alternative CPE programs. Most seminars available from MACPA are available in self-study format and some in live web casts, which allows you to have a much more flexible training schedule. We offer online self study programs and live web casts from reliable vendors such as the AICPA and ACPEN.
If you have any questions concerning a self-study order or a web cast registration, please call our Member Service Center at (800) 782-2036.
Sincerely,
Deborah A. Zizwarek
Product Development Manager
Self-study CPE regulations
The Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy limits to 40 the number of self-study credit hours allowed in any reporting period. The number of CPE credits allowed has been increased to 60 for computer interactive self-study programs. Self-study credits may not be carried forward to the next succeeding licensing period.
To qualify, self-study programs must contribute directly to the professional competence of the CPA, may not be repeat material, and must be directly usable by the participant to produce as a practicing CPA, a service or product for a client. This generally eliminates areas of general administration, marketing of a CPA practice and self-improvement programs that only have an indirect connection to a CPA's service or product.
Please note: AICPA's CPE Direct self-study program using select articles in the Journal of Accountancy has been reviewed by the State Board. Only articles that meet the above criteria will be accepted for credit.
What are interactive self-study programs?
Interactive self-study programs are designed to use interactive learning methodologies that simulate a class-room learning by employing software, other courseware, or technology-based systems that provide significant ongoing, interactive feedback to the participant regarding his or her learning progress. Evidence of satisfactory completion of each program segment by the participant is often built into such programs.
These programs clearly define lesson objectives and manage the participant through the learning process by (1) requiring frequent participant response to questions that test for understanding of the material presented, (2) providing evaluative feedback to incorrectly answered questions, and (3) providing reinforcement feedback to correctly answered questions. Therefore, capabilities are used that, based on participant response, provide appropriate ongoing feedback to the participant regarding his or her learning progress through the program.
Technology-based self-study programs do not constitute interactive programs per se; they must meet the criteria set forth in the definition of interactive self-study programs.