West Virginia CPA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CPA license in West Virginia you need to satisfy the West Virginia Board of Accountancy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 120 hours per 1-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What West Virginia requires for CPA renewal

CE hours required120 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle12 months
CE tracking systemBoard online CPE reporting system (boa.wv.gov CPE Reporting Form); no CE Broker
Governing bodyWest Virginia Board of Accountancy

CPE is tracked on a calendar-year basis (Jan 1 to Dec 31) and assessed on a 120-hour rolling three-year period (current year plus two prior years). The Board recommends 40 hours annually but requires a minimum of 20 hours in any calendar year, provided the 120-hour three-year total is met. At least 4 of the 120 hours must be in Ethics (effective with the 2012 reporting year). Ethics may be satisfied by qualifying courses from WVSCPA, AICPA, NASBA-approved providers, other state societies/boards, or university courses; no state-specific ethics exam is required. CPE compliance for the prior calendar year must be established before a license can be renewed; CPE reports are due January 31. Newly licensed CPAs have a phased ramp-up (exempt in the partial initial year, 40 hours first full year, 20 hours second year, then the 120/3-year rule).

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West Virginia CPA CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the West Virginia Board of Accountancy before purchasing.

West Virginia CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in West Virginia?

West Virginia requires about 120 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. CPE is tracked on a calendar-year basis (Jan 1 to Dec 31) and assessed on a 120-hour rolling three-year period (current year plus two prior years). The Board recommends 40 hours annually but requires a minimum of 20 hours in any calendar year, provided the 120-hour three-year total is met. At least 4 of the 120 hours must be in Ethics (effective with the 2012 reporting year). Ethics may be satisfied by qualifying courses from WVSCPA, AICPA, NASBA-approved providers, other state societies/boards, or university courses; no state-specific ethics exam is required. CPE compliance for the prior calendar year must be established before a license can be renewed; CPE reports are due January 31. Newly licensed CPAs have a phased ramp-up (exempt in the partial initial year, 40 hours first full year, 20 hours second year, then the 120/3-year rule).

Do online CPA CE courses count in West Virginia?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the West Virginia Board of Accountancy and the completion is reported through Board online CPE reporting system (boa.wv.gov CPE Reporting Form); no CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my West Virginia CPA CE?

West Virginia uses Board online CPE reporting system (boa.wv.gov CPE Reporting Form); no CE Broker to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the West Virginia Board of Accountancy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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