Bill > HB657

This bill modifies the educational and experiential requirements for obtaining a license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Maryland. Specifically, it alters the duration and hours of practical work experience needed, allowing for up to 6 years to complete the experience, and changes the required hours to either 2,000 hours for those qualifying under certain educational paths or 4,000 hours for those qualifying under another. The bill also revises the educational prerequisites, requiring either a Master's degree with an accounting concentration and 1 year of experience, a Bachelor's degree with an additional 30 credit hours in accounting and 1 year of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration and 2 years of experience. These changes aim to update the qualifications for aspiring CPAs and will take effect on October 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0657?ys=2026RS