1/1 to 12/31 over a three year rolling period

Last day of the certificate issue month annually

The VBOA transmits (electronically when available) renewal notices approximately 30 days prior to the expiration of the license (followed by a 2nd notice approximately 60 days after expiration). Licensees may be renewed within 40 days of expiration.
If renewal is not possible online: Download the Individual CPA License Renewal Form to renew a license manually and mail it to the VBOA for processing. The VBOA applies a $25 fee for manual renewals.
Paper renewal

CPAs may only apply CPE successfully completed in the current 3 year reporting period. At the annual renewal, credit can only be claimed for courses completed during the calendar year being reported.

Courses cannot be taken for credit more than once in a 3-year rolling license term.

• Instruction: Maximum 30 hours in a 3-year reporting period
• Exams: Maximum 60 hours in a 3-year reporting period. View all accepted certifications/exams/licensures.

WebCE courses are NASBA QAS self-study.

Self-Study Requirements: Students should read the course material prior to taking the final exam.

The final exam is open-book. Students may refer to the course material as often as needed. If the final exam is not passed on the first attempt, students have an unlimited number of retakes.

Self-Study Final Exam: 70%

WebCE does NOT report CPE course completions to the Virginia Board of Accountancy. CPAs can report their CPE course completions with their registration renewal.

WebCE provides online printable certificates of completion. Certificates of completion will be available to print online immediately after the final exam is passed. You should maintain written evidence of completion for a period of 3 calendar years preceding the current calendar year.