Individual CPAs - Virginia Board of Accountancy
The Virginia Board of Accountancy provides applicants information needed to first become licensed and how to annually renew the license. Information is available for individuals licensed in another state or country and those interested in applying for the Inactive status.
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We protect the citizens of the Commonwealth through a regulatory program of licensure and compliance of CPAs and CPA firms. For Applicants Exam application steps
Requirements - Virginia Board of Accountancy
In order to use the CPA title in Virginia, an individual must be licensed in Virginia or a substantially equivalent state or jurisdiction. Requirements to obtain a CPA license include: Passing all four sections of the CPA exam within a 30-month time period.
Initial license - Virginia Board of Accountancy
An individual must hold a CPA license in Virginia if providing services to the public and the principal place of business in which those services are provided is in Virginia. All applicants must: Pass all four sections of the CPA exam within a 30-month time period.
License verification - Virginia Board of Accountancy
The automatic verification includes: the licensee name, license number, issue and expiration date, confirmation of AICPA Ethics Exam, status of CPA license, any disciplinary actions and CPA exam scores if the licensee took the exam as a Virginia candidate.
CPA Licensure Services - Virginia
CPA Licensure Services Virginia Board of Accountancy offers candidates and licensees the opportunity to check the status of an application, renew a license, update addresses and contact information, request license verification and order duplicate wall certificates.
Individual CPA Search - Virginia
The online database for CPA firms can be found at Firm Search. For information on VBOA disciplinary actions, please contact the Enforcement Division at enforcement@boa.virginia.gov . Online complaint forms can be submitted on licensed or non-licensed individuals and firms.
Renew - Virginia Board of Accountancy
All Virginia CPAs who hold an Active or Inactive license must renew their individual license annually by June 30. An individual CPA license expires on June 30 and an individual license may be renewed beginning March 1.
What is a CPA? - Virginia Board of Accountancy
A certified public accountant or CPA in Virginia is an individual who has passed the rigorous multi-part CPA exam and met other licensing requirements through education and experience and has been formally issued a license by the Virginia Board of Accountancy.
Licensed out of state - Virginia Board of Accountancy
A member of one of these professional bodies may apply for a Virginia CPA license by following these steps: Create an online account to apply for licensure. Read the International Qualifications Examination (IQEX) Candidate Guide for qualifications and how to schedule the IQEX.