Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Virginia Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Virginia CPA need?
120/3yr rolling. Here is what Virginia CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 120/3yr rolling
- Reporting cycle: 3 years (triennial, rolling)
- Annual minimum: 20
- Ethics: 2 hrs VBOA-approved Virginia-specific ethics each year (state-specific)
- Renewal timing: Renews annually; rolling 3-yr calendar
- Other key rules: Attest/compilation 8 hrs/yr related CPE; keep records 4 yrs.
Heads up: Virginia requires a state-specific or board-approved ethics course. Make sure your ethics CPE meets Virginia’s exact rule — general ethics may not count.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in Virginia. 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 Virginia’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
