4 hours of ethics CPE, per 2-yr period, for CPAs licensed in District of Columbia.
| Ethics hours required | 4 |
|---|---|
| Reporting cycle | Per 2-yr period |
| State-specific content | Not required |
| Self-study accepted | Yes — NASBA QAS Self-Study |
| Our sponsor status | NASBA Registry #111907 |
Four hours of professional ethics. The Board approves programs from exempt organisations (AICPA, NASBA, state boards, firms, colleges, the Greater Washington Society of CPAs and other state societies) or from NASBA Registry / QAS-approved providers.
Four hours of professional ethics during each two-year licensing cycle, within the 80-hour total.
There is no DC-specific ethics course requirement. Regulatory, AICPA, Circular 230 and behavioural ethics all qualify, and the Board accepts NASBA-registered sponsors.
The reporting period runs 1 January to 31 December across two calendar years, with renewal due 31 December of even-numbered years. The renewal window opens on 1 October.
Yes. All 80 hours may be completed through self-study, and nano learning is also accepted.
No. Hours exceeding the number required for the current renewal period may not be carried forward to a subsequent period.
A licensee renewing an initial licence issued for less than two years is not required to submit proof of CPE for that first renewal.
District of Columbia Board of Accountancy
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State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Requirements change; confirm current rules with your Board before completing coursework.