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West Virginia CPA CPE Requirements

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West Virginia CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements
Complete 120 hours over a rolling three-year period, with a min. of 20 hours annually. 
License Renewal period
Renew your license by June 30th annually.
CPE Reporting Cycle
July 1 to June 30 annually.
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours of ethics are required, focusing on ethical reasoning, state-specific statutes and rules, and standards of professional conduct, including those of relevant regulatory bodies.
Carry Over Credits
No credit carryforward is allowed in West Virginia.
Subject Area Restriction
There is no minimum content requirement.

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West Virginia CPE Requirement
Complete 120 hours over a rolling three-year period, with a min. of 20 hours annually.
Ethics Requirement 
Four (4) hours of ethics are required, focusing on ethical reasoning, state-specific statutes and rules, and standards of professional conduct, including those of relevant regulatory bodies. View more
Initial CPE Hours
Initial licensees are exempt from CPE in their first year but must complete 40 hours in the second year, 20 hours in the third year, and meet a 120-hour, 3-year requirement with 4 hours in ethics. View more
Content Requirement 
There is no minimum content requirement. 
Subject Areas
The West Virginia Board accepts NASBA-approved fields of study without specifying particular subject areas. View more
Learning Modes
All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes Self-Study Programs, AICPA/state CPA society courses, university courses, firm in-house programs, published books and articles (Max. 60 hours), and more
CPE DeadlineCPE credits must be completed by December 31.
Fast Track CPE
Our Fast Track West Virginia CPE packages are expertly curated bundles meeting West Virginia CPAs' continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPE needs. View more  
Reporting
CPE must be reported annually by January 31 of the following year. 
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by June 30 annually. Failure to renew by this date prevents practicing as a CPA. Extension requests must be submitted by January 31 with a $75 fee, and late requests after this date incur a $150 fee, totaling $225. View more
Carry Forward
No credit carryforward is allowed in West Virginia.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 calendar years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for West Virginia CPAs is $85. View more 

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Contact Information for the West Virginia Board of Accountancy

405 Capitol Street, Suite 908 
Charleston, WV 25301-1744 
Phone: 304-558-3557 
Fax: 304-558-1325 
Email: wvboa@wv.gov
Website: WV Board of Accountancy 

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding West Virginia's CPE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official state requirement page for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

West Virginia CPAs must complete 120 hours of CPE over a rolling three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours required annually.

New licensees are exempt from CPE in their first year but must complete 40 hours in the second year, 20 hours in the third year, and meet the 120-hour, 3-year requirement, including 4 hours in ethics.

West Virginia CPAs must complete 4 hours of ethics, covering ethical reasoning, state-specific statutes and rules, and professional conduct standards. Click here to view ethics courses on MYCPE ONE.

There is no minimum content requirement for West Virginia CPAs.

West Virginia CPAs can complete CPE in NASBA-approved fields of study, as no specific subject areas are required. View more

Yes, all CPE hours can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.

Eligible learning activities include self-study programs, AICPA/state CPA society courses, university courses, firm in-house programs, published books and articles (max 60 hours), and more

CPE credits must be completed by December 31 each year.

Our Fast Track West Virginia CPE packages are curated bundles designed to meet West Virginia CPAs’ CPE requirements efficiently. 

The CPE reporting period is from January 1 to December 31 each year, and credits must be reported by January 31 of the following year.

West Virginia CPAs must renew their licenses by June 30 annually. Failure to renew by this date prevents practicing as a CPA.

No, excess CPE credits cannot be carried forward in West Virginia.

CPAs must retain CPE records for 5 calendar years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.

The renewal fee for West Virginia CPAs is $85. View more

Yes, West Virginia Board of Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with West Virginia’s CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.

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