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.
