Washington CPE Requirements

The Washington State Board of Accountancy CPE requirements are noted below.

What is the Washington License Renewal Deadline?

Related Courses

Ethics for Washington

Every three years, by April 30

What is the Washington CPE Reporting Period?

Every three years, from January 1 to December 31

What are the Washington CPE Requirements?

120 hours are required in each three-year reporting period.

At least 20 hours of CPE are required in each year of the reporting period.

No more than 60 hours of CPE are allowed in non-technical subjects in each three-year reporting period.

Up to 12 hours can be in nano learning courses in each three-year reporting period.

Up to 60 hours of the CPE requirement can come from the preparation of published articles and books, or CPE course development.

What is the Washington Ethics Requirement?

Must complete a four hour Board-approved course in each three-year reporting period.

Note: The AccountingTools Ethics for Washington course fulfills these requirements.

Allowable Washington Course Providers

The Board accepts courses from NASBA sponsors. AccountingTools is a registered sponsor with NASBA.
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Washington CPE Rule Reference

18.04.215