Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a District of Columbia CPA need?
80/2yr. Here is what District of Columbia CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 80/2yr
- Reporting cycle: 2 years (biennial)
- Annual minimum: None
- Ethics: 4 hrs/2yr general professional ethics
- Renewal timing: Dec 31 even years
- Other key rules: Instruction credit capped 50%; providers NASBA Registry/QAS.
Tip: District of Columbia accepts general professional ethics from a NASBA-registered sponsor. Keep your certificates and records after each course.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in District of Columbia. Newly licensed CPAs often have a prorated or waived first cycle — check your renewal notice.
How CPE Options helps
CPE Options is mobile-first self-study built for busy accountants: take courses on any device, pass the exam, and download your certificate the same day. Our free Compliance Manager maps every credit you earn to District of Columbia’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
Source: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/cpe-requirements/district-of-colombia
