Maryland CPA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CPA license in Maryland you need to satisfy the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 80 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Maryland requires for CPA renewal
| CE hours required | 80 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | Licensees report CPE to the board (self-report at renewal); no third-party CE Broker system noted |
| Governing body | Maryland Board of Public Accountancy (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) |
An active CPA must complete a minimum of 80 qualifying continuing education hours per two-year license term, of which 4 hours must be in professional ethics. Up to 80 excess hours may be carried forward to the next renewal, but the 4 ethics hours must be earned in the license period immediately preceding renewal. No CPE is required for the very first renewal. No state-specific ethics exam is required for renewal (the AICPA ethics exam is part of initial licensure).
Full CPA renewal guide for Maryland (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Maryland CPA CE course providers
- Becker CPE
Large CPE catalog with state-specific ethics courses and subscription access.
- Surgent CPE
Unlimited-CPE packages and adaptive courses accepted across most state boards.
- Gleim CPE
Individual courses and subscriptions, including state ethics requirements.
- Western CPE
Self-study, webcasts, and live conferences across technical and ethics topics.
- AICPA
Professional CPE from the national accounting body, including ethics and specialized tracks.
Maryland CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in Maryland?
Maryland requires about 80 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. An active CPA must complete a minimum of 80 qualifying continuing education hours per two-year license term, of which 4 hours must be in professional ethics. Up to 80 excess hours may be carried forward to the next renewal, but the 4 ethics hours must be earned in the license period immediately preceding renewal. No CPE is required for the very first renewal. No state-specific ethics exam is required for renewal (the AICPA ethics exam is part of initial licensure).
Do online CPA CE courses count in Maryland?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) and the completion is reported through Licensees report CPE to the board (self-report at renewal); no third-party CE Broker system noted. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Maryland CPA CE?
Maryland uses Licensees report CPE to the board (self-report at renewal); no third-party CE Broker system noted to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.