Virginia Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a certified public accountant misses CE requirements in Virginia, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Late CPE filing/reporting carries a late fee of $25 (up to 4 months late), $50 (4-6 months late), or $75 (more than 6 months late) under 18 VAC 5-22-20. Unrenewed licenses expire July 1; reinstatement costs $350 and requires 120 hours of CPE.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: Virginia Town Hall - Board of Accountancy fee/renewal regulation text (official)

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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