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Virginia Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Virginia CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Virginia accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [2] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [2] |
| Hours per CE period | 120 hours [2] |
| CE period | Every 3 years [2] |
| Renewal and reporting | Active CPAs must complete 120 CPE hours over a rolling three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours each calendar year. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Virginia-approved ethics [1] |
| What CE counts | Sponsors are encouraged to comply with the Statement on Standards for CPE Programs issued jointly by the AICPA and NASBA, and CPE compliance tracking is hosted by NASBA. [2] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
State-mandated topics
- Virginia-approved ethics — 2 hours [1]
Active CPAs must complete an annual ethics course of at least 2 hours conforming to Virginia Board of Accountancy requirements.
Good to know
- CPAs who provide attest, compilation, or financial statement preparation services must complete 8 hours of related coursework. [2]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Virginia Board of Accountancy ↗ before you renew.
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| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Renew annually by June 30. [source] |
| Verified fees | $60 non-refundable annual renewal fee. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renew my license |
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Home - Virginia Board of Accountancy Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Renew - Virginia Board of Accountancy Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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Virginia accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Virginia CPAs need?
Virginia CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Active CPAs must complete 120 CPE hours over a rolling three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours each calendar year.
Does Virginia require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Virginia-approved ethics (2 hours): Active CPAs must complete an annual ethics course of at least 2 hours conforming to Virginia Board of Accountancy requirements.
Do free online CE courses count in Virginia?
Sponsors are encouraged to comply with the Statement on Standards for CPE Programs issued jointly by the AICPA and NASBA, and CPE compliance tracking is hosted by NASBA. Check that a free course meets this rule before relying on it.
Sources & verification
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- 18VAC5-22-90. Continuing professional education. ↗law.lis.virginia.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (2)
“board pursuant to subsection C of this section, he shall have obtained at least 120 hours of continuing professional education during the three-calendar-year period ending with the current calendar year. For each of the calendar years in that period, he shall have obtained at least 20 hours of continuing professional education, including an ethics course of at”
“period ending with the current calendar year. For each of the calendar years in that period, he shall have obtained at least 20 hours of continuing professional education, including an ethics course of at least two hours, which conforms to the requirements prescribed by the board. If a person holds an active license in another state and his principal place of business is not located”
- CPE - Virginia Board of Accountancy ↗boa.virginia.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“providing CPE Basic overview of requirements Active CPAs must complete 120 CPE hours over a rolling three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours annually, including a two-hour VBOA-approved ethics course, and for those who provide attest, compilation, or financial statement preparation services, eight hours of related”
“providing CPE Basic overview of requirements Active CPAs must complete 120 CPE hours over a rolling three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours annually, including a two-hour VBOA-approved ethics course, and for those who provide attest, compilation, or financial statement preparation services, eight hours of related”
“providing CPE Basic overview of requirements Active CPAs must complete 120 CPE hours over a rolling three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours annually, including a two-hour VBOA-approved ethics course, and for those who provide attest, compilation, or financial statement preparation services, eight hours of related”
“providing CPE Basic overview of requirements Active CPAs must complete 120 CPE hours over a rolling three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours annually, including a two-hour VBOA-approved ethics course, and for those who provide attest, compilation, or financial statement preparation services, eight hours of related”
“course).However, sponsors are encouraged to comply with the Statement on Standards for CPE Programs issued jointly by the AICPA and NASBA. All sponsors should be familiar with the VBOA policy, “CPE Guidelines for Sponsors.” Follow VBOA on LinkedIn Follow VBOA on Instagram Follow VBOA on Facebook Follow”
“including a two-hour VBOA-approved ethics course, and for those who provide attest, compilation, or financial statement preparation services, eight hours of related coursework. People who apply for an initial CPA license, hold an Active individual license, or apply to have their license reinstated are required to obtain varying amounts”