4 hours of ethics CPE, per 2-yr period, for CPAs licensed in Vermont.
| 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 ethics within each two-year reporting period.
Four hours during each two-year reporting period, within the 80-hour total.
Ethics for accountants, which may include the AICPA Code of Conduct or the Vermont accountancy statutes and rules. There is no requirement that the course be Vermont-specific, and the Board accepts NASBA sponsors.
Licences renew biennially on 31 July in odd-numbered years, and the reporting period runs 1 August to 31 July across the two years.
No. The four hours must be in ethics for accountants, which may include the AICPA Code of Conduct or the Vermont accountancy statutes and rules. Either satisfies the requirement, so a general ethics course from a NASBA sponsor qualifies.
Up to 10 excess hours may be carried into the next reporting period, but they cannot be used to satisfy the accounting and auditing or the ethics requirements.
Yes. All 80 hours may be completed through self-study from NASBA-approved sponsors. Retain your documentation for five years.
Vermont Board of Public Accountancy
NASBA Registry requirement summary ↗
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.