Washington CPE Requirements
/The Washington State Board of Accountancy CPE requirements are noted below.
What is the Washington License Renewal Deadline?
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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 service on the Board of Accountancy’s committees.
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.
What Areas of Study are Allowed for Washington CPAs?
Technical subjects include the following: auditing, compilation and review of financial statements, financial statement preparation and disclosures, attestation standards and procedures, projection and forecast standards or procedures, accounting and auditing, management advisory services, personal financial planning, taxation, management information systems, budgeting and cost analysis, asset management, professional ethics, specialized areas of industry, human resources management, economics, business law, mathematics, business management and organization, general computer skills, and negotiation or dispute resolution courses.
Non-technical subjects include the following: communication skills, interpersonal management skills, leadership and personal development skills, client and public relations, practice development, motivational and behavioral courses, speed reading, and memory building.
Allowable Washington Course Providers
The Board accepts courses from NASBA sponsors. AccountingTools is a registered sponsor with NASBA.
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Washington CPE Reciprocity
A non-resident licensee can meet Washington’s CPE requirements by meeting the requirements of the state of his or her principal place of business.
Washington CPE Rule Reference
18.04.215
Washington Board of Accountancy Address
PO Box 9131
Olympia WA 98507
Phone: (360) 753-2586
www.acb.wa.gov