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Virginia Has Reduced the Number of Hours of Education Required to Take the CPA Examination Effective May 14, 2009

Virginia’s education requirements for taking the CPA examination are no longer the same as its education requirements for obtaining a Virginia license.

Governor Kaine signed a change to current regulations (effective May 14, 2009), as proposed by the Board of Accountancy, reducing the number of hours of education required to take the CPA examination from 150 semester hours to 120 semester hours.
The two other education requirements for taking the CPA examination have not been changed: a baccalaureate or higher degree and an accounting concentration or equivalent.
The three education requirements for obtaining a Virginia license have not been changed: 150 semester hours of education, a baccalaureate or higher degree, and an accounting concentration or equivalent.

To see the text of the regulation that has the new education requirements for taking the CPA examination click here.

eGov Licensing system now online

The Virginia Board of Accountancy’s new online licensing application, eGov, is now online and ready for use.

The new system, eGov will allow you, our customer, to manage more of your online transactions with the staff at the Board. You’ll be able to view your historical transactions with the Board, print your transaction receipts in real time, download CPA listings for free; and, much, much, more! This eGov application is currently in use at 400 locations across 23 States, including several other Boards of Accountancies.

We apologize for any inconvenience you may encounter as you get familiar with this new system. If at any time during your use of the eGov system and services you have questions or need assistance please call our office and speak with a trained representative.

Click here to begin your experience with eGov. Because this is a brand new system, all existing licensees and candidates will need to create a login account. This process will link your new login and password with the existing records. If you have any questions about this process or need additional help please call our office at (804) 367-8505.

Obtain immediate assistance between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM EST from the Virginia Board of Accountancy. Utilize the Live Chat service by clicking the image to the left.

Obtain information for submitting your college transcripts and/or education credentials to the Virginia Board of Accountancy. Click the Transcripts link under CPA Examination Services.

To access the Board’s online services for a CPA license or CPA firm permit, click Applications/Forms to apply online, or click License Renewal to renew your license or permit online. Please contact the Board office immediately if you encounter any problems.

The new Ethics CPE outline for 2010 is now available

New Instructions for CPA Exam Candidates to Help Learn to answer the Research question of the simulations for the AUD, FAR and REG examination sections - Please click "Using the Authoritative Literature" listed under CPA Examination.

Virginia Board of Accountancy Announces Top Ten List - Please click "Top Ten List" listed under Publications.

The new version of the Uniform CPA Examination Tutorial is now available at the link below.

cpa-exam.org

CPA Examination Services

Exam Fees - Board of Accountancy's (BOA) CPA Exam Fees.
Exam Scheduler - Board of Accountancy's (BOA) CPA Exam Scheduler Instructions.
Exam Scores - Board of Accountancy's (BOA) Online CPA Exam Score Results Page.
Foreign Credentials - Have your degree or coursework evaluated by an academic credentials evaluation firm approved by the Board.
General Information - Information pertaining to Eligibility, Subject Areas, Scheduling and Scoring, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Reading Materials.
Jurisdiction Manager - Request your Virginia CPA Exam Jurisdiction ID be transmitted to your email address.
Question & Answers - Frequently asked questions about the CPA Examination.
Transcripts - Information pertaining to submitting official college transcripts and foreign academic credential evaluations.
Using Authoritative Literature - Instructions for CPA Exam Candidates to Help Learn to answer the Research question of the simulations.

CPA Licensure Services

Address Change - Online Address Change page for your CPA Firm registration and/or Individual CPA license
AICPA Ethics Exam - The most up-to-date AICPA and SEC independence rules, including those adopted under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and ISB Standard No. 1.
Applications & Forms - Apply for a CPA individual license as an original applicant, through endorsement from another state, or by reinstating an expired license.
CPA Lookup - Designed to assist in locating currently licensed and/or expired CPAs.
CPA Wall Certificate - Order a duplicate Virginia CPA Wall Certificate(s).
Complaint - The Board of Accountancy responds to all complaints against licensees.
Ethics 2009 Outline - Virginia Board of Accountancy 2009 Ethics CPE Course Outline.
Ethics 2010 Outline - Virginia Board of Accountancy 2010 Ethics CPE Course Outline.
Ethics CPE Committee - The BOA Ethics CPE Ad-Hoc Committee.
License Renewal - Board of Accountancy's (BOA) Online License Renewal page for your CPA Firm registration and/or CPA Individual license.
Licensure Verification - Board of Accountancy's (BOA) Online CPA Verification of Licensure instruction page.
Substantial Equivalency - The Virginia Board of Accountancy recognizes the following States and Jurisdictions as being substantially equivalent to Virginia in accordance with Section 23 of the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA).
Graduate Study Recommendation - Recommendation from the Virginia Board of Accountancy regarding graduate study as part of the education required for the CPA license

Publications

Biennial Report - Fiscal Years 2007 - 2008.
Board Regulations - Board of Accountancy Regulations.
Code of Conduct - Includes the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
Code Database - Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations; Chapter 44 - Public Accountants
Press Release - The Virginia Board of Accountancy (BOA) Press Releases.
Agency Strategic Plan - A Summary of the Agency's Strategic Plan

CPA Support Services

About Us - The Virginia Board of Accountancy was established in 1910 to regulate...
Customer Survey - We are interested in your feedback.
Email Subscription - The Board has set up email distribution lists to send out information about upcoming meetings...
FAQs - Most Frequently Asked Questions.
Regulatory Action - Find regulations, Track changes to regulations, View meeting information.
Related Sites - List of related State, Federal, and Association websites.
Veteran Services - Virginia Board of Accountancy’s (BOA) On-line Access to services for Virginia’s veterans.
Virginia Votes - The Virginia State Board of Elections.

Web Policy

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests - The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), located in § 2.2-3700 et. seq. of the Code of Virginia.
Disclaimer - This disclaimer of liability applies to any damages or injury.
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