Dear CPAChess,

Further to your Oct 28 advice, would you please kindkly advise actually how many credits in accounting are required in Maine ?

Following is indicated in "STATE OF MAINE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
LAWS AND RULES" but actually how many credits in accounting are required is not indicted.

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the total educational program to include basic courses in accounting and auditing determined to be appropriate under board rules

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Thank you very much in advance !

Sorry I do not know exactly how many units.  From my understanding Basic Courses is 6 credits (Accounting Principle I & II) and the Auditing is either 3 or 6 credits.  But Colleges have certain pre-requisites to enroll in a certain class.  Depending on the college, you may need several accounting courses to enroll in Auditing class.

FYI... I found out that in Maine you can sit for the CPA exam for the PA license (not CPA) but only need Bachelor's degree. 

It's probably best for you to inquire directly from Maine Board of Accountancy at

Maine Board of Accountancy

35 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

Phone: 207-624-8603

Fax: 207-624-8637

Email: cheryl.c.hersom@maine.gov

Web: www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing

Also, see this thread... the guy has the same situation as you are.

http://cpanet.com/cpa_forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19563&PN =2

Dear CPAChess,

Thank you very much again for your quick response !

Actually I sent my inquiry e-mail to cpaes-me@nasba.org twice but since 2 weeks ago but no response at all.

Anyway, I will try to send my inquiry to the e-mail address mentioned by you.

Best Regards

Check out Delaware.  You may be able to sit for the exam earier.

Delaware has no residency requirement. You can apply through DE and earn you certification and then check out the licensing requirements for your own state.