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Below you will find the appropriate prerequisites, test center locations, exam fees, resources, and contact information to help you better understand all Virginia CPA requirements. Please note that obtaining a CPA license in Virginia may require additional qualifications, including continuing education or work experience.

CPA Exam Requirements in Virginia

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree is required
  • 120 total semester hours
  • 24 semester hours of accounting
  • 24 semester hours of business

View Other Virginia Education Requirements.

Residency

U.S. citizenship required
Virginia residency not required

Age

No age requirements

Exam Fees

Exam Application Fee $120
Core: Auditing and Attestation (AUD) $265.57
Core: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) $265.57
Core: Tax and Regulation (REG) $265.57
Discipline (choose 1):
– Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR)
– Information Systems and Controls (ISC)
– Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP)		 $265.57
Total: $1,182.28*

*Note that the fee structure is subject to change.

CPA License Requirements in Virginia

Education

Bachelor’s degree/master’s
degree

Work Experience

2 years (for bachelor’s degree)

1 year (for master’s degree)

Other Qualifications

Pass the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants
(AICPA®) Ethics Exam

Legislative Update: HB2042 (Effective Jan. 1, 2026)
Virginia began offering an alternative pathway to licensure that requires only a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience. Under this updated framework, candidates can qualify for licensure through multiple pathways based on their level of education and professional experience.

Option 1: Bachelor’s Degree + 2 Years of Experience
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a comparable field must complete 2 years of qualifying accounting experience.

Option 2: Bachelor’s Degree + Additional Education + 1 Year of Experience
Candidates who earn a bachelor’s degree and complete an additional 30 semester hours of education, such as a master’s degree in accounting or a related field, may qualify with 1 year of qualifying accounting experience.

Option 3: Advanced Degree + 1 Year of Experience
 Candidates who hold a master’s degree in accounting or a related discipline may qualify for licensure with 1 year of qualifying accounting experience, provided the degree meets the Board’s additional education requirements.

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