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Washington Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Washington CPAs need 120 CPE credit hours of continuing education every 3 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Washington accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 120 CPE credit hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 3 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Licensees must complete a minimum of 120 CPE credit hours within the three-year CPE reporting period, including at least 20 CPE credit hours during each calendar year. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Washington Board-approved ethics [1] |
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
- Washington Board-approved ethics — 4 hours [1]
Licensees must complete a 4 credit hour Washington state board approved ethics course meeting the requirements of WAC 4-30-132.
Good to know
- No more than 60 CPE credit hours may be completed in nontechnical subject areas during the three-year reporting period. [1]
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Renewal Covers: Washington State Board of Accountancy.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Renew between January 1 and April 30 every three years. [source] |
| Verified fees | $230 triennial renewal fee. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renewal |
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Home | Board of Accountancy Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Renewal | Board of Accountancy Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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Washington accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Washington CPAs need?
Washington CPAs need 120 CPE credit hours of continuing education every 3 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Licensees must complete a minimum of 120 CPE credit hours within the three-year CPE reporting period, including at least 20 CPE credit hours during each calendar year.
Does Washington require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Washington Board-approved ethics (4 hours): Licensees must complete a 4 credit hour Washington state board approved ethics course meeting the requirements of WAC 4-30-132.
Do free online CE courses count in Washington?
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- WAC 4-30-134: ↗app.leg.wa.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (7)
“date.(c) CPA license in an active status.(i) Completion of a minimum of 120 CPE credit hours within the three-year CPE reporting period;(ii) Completion of a four credit hour Washington state board approved ethics course meeting the requirements of WAC 4-30-132;(iii) Completion of a minimum of 20”
“date.(c) CPA license in an active status.(i) Completion of a minimum of 120 CPE credit hours within the three-year CPE reporting period;(ii) Completion of a four credit hour Washington state board approved ethics course meeting the requirements of WAC 4-30-132;(iii) Completion of a minimum of 20”
“date.(c) CPA license in an active status.(i) Completion of a minimum of 120 CPE credit hours within the three-year CPE reporting period;(ii) Completion of a four credit hour Washington state board approved ethics course meeting the requirements of WAC 4-30-132;(iii) Completion of a minimum of 20”
“date.(c) CPA license in an active status.(i) Completion of a minimum of 120 CPE credit hours within the three-year CPE reporting period;(ii) Completion of a four credit hour Washington state board approved ethics course meeting the requirements of WAC 4-30-132;(iii) Completion of a minimum of 20”
“meeting the requirements of WAC 4-30-132;(iii) Completion of a minimum of 20 CPE credit hours during each calendar year included in the three-year CPE reporting period. Restrictions on the type of CPE credit hours qualifying to meet the 20 credit hour minimum are specified in WAC 4-30-133; and(iv) Completion of no more than 60”
“within the three-year CPE reporting period;(ii) Completion of a four credit hour Washington state board approved ethics course meeting the requirements of WAC 4-30-132;(iii) Completion of a minimum of 20 CPE credit hours during each calendar year included in the three-year CPE reporting period. Restrictions on the type of CPE”
“minimum are specified in WAC 4-30-133; and(iv) Completion of no more than 60 CPE credit hours in nontechnical subject areas as specified in WAC 4-30-132.Exception: If the licensee qualifies for CPE reciprocity, see the CPE requirements under the provisions of subsection (7) of this section.(d)”