District of Columbia CPE Requirements

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The District of Columbia Board of Accountancy CPE requirements are noted below.

What is the District of Columbia License Renewal Deadline?

December 31 on even-numbered years

What is the District of Columbia CPE Reporting Period?

Through December 31 on even-numbered years

What are the District of Columbia CPE Requirements?

80 hours required for the two-year period.

Up to 50% of total hours is allowed for instruction, for up to two times the number of class hours.

Up to 25% of totals hours is allowed for published materials.

Up to 25% of total hours can relate to non-approved subject areas, if the CPA can demonstrate that the subjects taken contribute to one’s professional competence.

What is the District of Columbia Ethics Requirement?

Four hours of professional ethics are required.

Note: The AccountingTools Ethics for the District of Columbia course fulfills these requirements.

What Areas of Study are Allowed for District of Columbia CPAs?

Continuing education credits received from an acceptable program shall be granted for programs taken in the following subject areas:

  • Accounting and auditing;

  • Taxation;

  • Management;

  • Computer Science;

  • Communication Arts (accounting oriented);

  • Mathematics, Statistics, Probability and Quantitative Applications in Business;

  • Economics;

  • Business Law;

  • Functional fields of business including; finance, production, marketing, personnel relations, and business management and organization;

  • Specialized areas of industry, such as oil and gas, real estate, farming, or any other specialized industry;

  • Administrative Practice (accountant’s legal liability, engagement letters, and personnel); and
    Professional Ethics.

Allowable District of Columbia Course Providers

The Board accepts courses from NASBA sponsors. AccountingTools is a registered sponsor with NASBA.
Go to AccountingTools Courses

District of Columbia CPE Rule Reference

Sections 17-2530 through 17-2531

District of Columbia Board of Accountancy Address

1100 4th Street SW, Fifth Floor E500
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 866-270-9817
www.dcopla.com/accountancy