Maine CPA Exam Requirements

CPA Exam Requirements

Check if you meet the requirements to sit for the exam.

Age: No Age Requirement
Education: Bachelor's degree of 120 hours is required to sit for the exam 15 semester hours in accounting auditing and ethics
Citizenship: Citizenship is not required.
Residency: Residency is not required.

CPA Licensure Requirements

Here’s what you need to become licensed in the state of Maine.

Education: Bachelor's Degree of 150 semester hours is required.
Experience: 2 years of public accounting experience which must include the use of accounting or auditing skills including the issuance of reports on financial statement and at least one of the following: the provision of management advisory services, financial advisory services or consulting services, the preparation of tax returns, the furnishing of advice on tax matters
Ethics: AICPA Ethics examination not required.

State Board Contacts

Get in touch with your local State Board of Accountancy.

Maine Board of Accountancy
Dept. of Prof. & Fin. Regulation, Office of Lic. & Reg
207-624-8605
76 Northern Avenue
Gardiner, ME
State Board Website

Fees

Extras to help you succeed

Applying for the Uniform CPA Examination in Maine
View CPA Exam Requirements in Other States

Schedule Your Exam

View local Prometric testing centers and schedule your exam.

To receive your CPA license additional requirements may be necessary. As fees and rules may change, we recommend contacting your State Board of Accountancy for more information.