Maryland's State Board of Public Accountancy has spoken, and here's its verdict:

CPE equals CPE.

Under new State Board regulations, self-study program credits are now calculated in the same way as classroom credits, thus removing the limitations formerly imposed on self-study. This means self-study credits are now considered equal and subject to the 80-hour CPE carryover allowance.

There are two effective dates to keep in mind: 

• May 18, 2009 for previously named “interactive” self-study, and 
• Oct. 10, 2009 for previously named “regular self-study.”

This new regulation is not retroactive.

Questions? Contact the MACPA's Member Service Center at (800) 782-2036 or check out our online self-study resource center.

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