Washington DC CPA CPE Requirements and Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Washington D.C., certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a biannual basis.

Here is a summary for your reference:

Washington DC CPA CPE Requirements

80 CPE credits have to be accumulated upon the renewal date, which is December 31. The reporting period is from January 1 to December 31 every 2 years.

Specific Requirements

• At least 40 hours per year
• 4 hours of ethics
• Maximum of 40 hours as a discussion leader, instructor, or speaker
• Maximum of 20 hours for participating in committee, dinner, luncheon, or firm meetings
• Plus, a maximum of 20 hours for publishing an article or book

Further Information

• General CPA licensing requirements in Washington DC
• CPE info from the Washington DC State Board

You can also contact the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy for general licensing and CPE information:

• Address: 1100 4^th Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024
• Email: dcra@dc.gov
• Phone: (202) 442-4320

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.

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