District of Columbia CPAs are required to complete 80 hours every two years.
New licensees seeking to renew an initial license issued for less than two years are not required to provide proof of CPE for their first renewal.
Yes, District of Columbia CPAs must complete four hours of professional ethics course per licensing cycle. Click here to access the ethics course on myCPE.
There is no minimum content requirement.
Specific subject areas for CPE credits are outlined on the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy website. Click here to view the approved fields of study.
Yes, all CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible CPE activities for District of Columbia CPAs include Group Internet-Based, QAS Self-Study, Nano Learning, Instructor or Discussion Leader (maximum 50%), Publishing books and articles (maximum 25%), Committee and Firm meetings (maximum 25%), and more.
CPE credits must be completed by December 31 of even years.
CPE credits must be reported from January 1 to December 31 biennially preceding the date the license expires.
District of Columbia CPAs must renew their licenses by December 31 of even years.
No, District of Columbia CPAs cannot carry over excess CPE credits to the next reporting cycle.
District of Columbia CPAs must retain their CPE records for five years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
The renewal fee for District of Columbia CPAs is $110. View more
District of Columbia CPAs can visit the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy website for further FAQs and details on CPE requirements and regulations.
Failure to meet CPE requirements may result in a late fee of $50. View more
Yes, the District of Columbia Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with District of Columbia’s CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.
