Virginia CPA CPE Requirements and Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Virginia, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a triennial basis.

Here is a summary for your reference:

Virginia CPA CPE Requirements

In Virginia, CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education per every rolling 3-year reporting period, which spans from January 1 to December 31. Furthermore, CPE credits must be accumulated upon your renewal date, which is assigned by the board.

Specific Requirements

• At least 20 hours per year
• Credits for the previous year must be obtained by January 31
• At least 2 hours of “Virginia-specific” ethics course per year (i.e. 6 hours per reporting period), relating to standards of conduct, Code of Virginia statutes relating to public accountancy, and the Board’s regulations
• At least 8 hours in accounting and auditing if you release or authorize the release of reports
• Can carry forward up to 30 CPE hours to the next reporting period

Further Information

• General CPA licensing requirements in VA
• CPE FAQs from the Virginia State Board

You can also contact Virginia Board of Accountancy for general licensing and CPE information:

• Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 402, Henrico, VA 23233
• Email: CPE@boa.virginia.gov
• Phone: (804) 482-8757

Where Can I Take These Accounting CPE Courses?

I have an entire post dedicated to the best CPA CPE options. And in the post, you’ll find links to CPE discounts, too.

Photograph courtesy of matheusgoncalves