Maine

Before applying for an Academic Credential Evaluation through NASBA’s Licensing Service, please familiarize yourself with this jurisdiction’s educational requirements below.

Please Note: NASBA’s Licensing Service evaluates only the educational requirement for licensure in this state. All other licensure inquiries are to be directed to the State Board of Accountancy.

Please review the information below carefully before submitting your application.

Applicants who have Passed all 4 Sections of the CPA Examination

If you currently hold a CPA license and previously created a CPA Portal account for examination services, simply log in using your existing account.

If you have successfully passed all four sections of the CPA Examination, and never held a CPA license, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the CPA Portal using the account you previously used for CPA Examination services.
2. Select “Apply Now.“
3. Choose your jurisdiction.
4. Select the licensing application you wish to submit.

If you have never logged into the CPA Portal but have previously passed the examinations, please follow these steps:

1. Visit NASBA.org – Sign In
2. Instead of signing in, please click “Sign Up” to create an okta account.
3. Verify with verification email, and accept the informed consent.
4. Once you reach the application dashboard click on the CPA Portal and click “Existing Candidate”.
5. Match to your previous application account using your National Candidate ID, Email, and Date of Birth.
6. If you are licensed already, click “Link Existing License” on the home page of the CPA Portal.

Applicants Licensed in a Non-NASBA Managed Jurisdiction

If you currently hold a CPA license in a jurisdiction not managed by NASBA and would like to apply for licensure in a NASBA-managed jurisdiction, you must:

1. Log in to your CPA Portal account. If you do not have a CPA Portal Account, please follow the directions listed above for creating an account and matching to your previous account associated with the CPA Examination.
2. Select “Link Existing CPA License.”
3. Complete the license-linking process before submitting your new licensure application.

Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Applicants

Some applicants from Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands received an email indicating that a CPA Portal account was created on their behalf.

• If you received this email, please refer to the PDF instructions below for guidance on setting up your account.

Licensure OKTA Instructions

• If you did not receive an account setup email, log in using the CPA Portal account previously used for your CPA Examination services or create a new account and match as an existing candidate.

Need Assistance?

Before beginning your application, please ensure your CPA Portal account information is accurate and that any existing licenses have been linked, if applicable. Following these steps will help prevent delays in processing your licensure application.

If you are still encountering issues, please email [email protected] or call 866-350-0017.

EDUCATION

Below are the requirements to apply for a CPA license in Maine.

• 150 semester hours of college education, and
• Have earned at least a baccalaureate or higher degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university acceptable to the Board, and
• Have completed 15 semester hours in one or more of the topics listed below.
  • At least 3 semester hours must be earned in auditing and attestation services.

All transcripts and/or international evaluations must be submitted to NASBA Licensing Services directly from the school or evaluation service. Education requirements must be met at the time you submit your application.

FEES

• Initial – $100
• Transfer of Grades – $100

INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

Applicants who obtained their education outside the United States must have an evaluation report completed and submitted by one of the following companies:

•  NASBA International Evaluation Services, or
• Foreign Academic Credentials Service, Inc.