Virginia Board of Accountancy

06/11/2026

Because you only do this once a year: Here's a refresher how-to for your Virginia CPA license renewal, due June 30.

Tip: Once you make your payment, it can take up to 24 hours for the renewal to process. You can log back in to your portal and look for the expiration date of your license. If you renewed successfully, that should read 6/30/27. If your renewal is on hold, you will receive an email from VBOA.

Renew today: https://cpaportal.boa.virginia.gov/eGov/Login.aspx

06/08/2026

Certain CPAs who have retired may now apply for Emeritus status, which launches officially on July 1. Emeritus is a CPE-exempt status like Inactive, but will allow more flexibility for volunteering.

will qualify if they:

- Are retired and do not provide any services for compensation.

- Have been licensed for at least 30 years, or have been licensed for 15 years and are at least aged 60.

Learn more and apply here: https://boa.virginia.gov/emeritus

05/28/2026

Time flies!⏰It's almost June. That means you've got one month left to renew your and/or CPA firm license.

Login and select "RENEW LICENSE" to get started:

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05/27/2026

It's another score release day! Wishing the best to the 237 VBOA candidates receiving scores today.

Scores were released for those who sat for a core section and whose test files were received by May 16.

05/21/2026

See below, a phishing attempt that could be targeting . Please review and be vigilant.

𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓: Some CPAs have received emails claiming to be from the NASBA Enforcement Division about a complaint that has been filed against the CPA or firm. These emails are NOT from NASBA and are a phishing scam. If you suspect you have received a message from an individual claiming to be NASBA Enforcement, please 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 and report them by emailing 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆@𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗮.𝗼𝗿𝗴 detailing the incident. Read NASBA’s tips on how to avoid scammers: https://bit.ly/4jsoG0U

05/21/2026

We're a little late for but can still get involved with AICPA's campaign below...

Happy National Accounting Day! Celebrate CPA pride—add your photo to our digital mosaic. https://bit.ly/48ZNOJ1

04/27/2026

Three current and one former VBOA members made the second-annual Forbes list of "best-in-state" CPAs: https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-cpas/

Congrats to Wendy Lewis, Angela Rudolph-Wiseman, Laurie Warwick and Christine B. Williamson. Only 56 were named to the list.

04/23/2026

The board is grateful to Virginia Union University for hosting its spring meeting. The agenda was full of special content for students and included:

- Hearing from Dr. Ruth Coles Harris about her experience becoming the first African-American woman to earn her in Virginia.

- An introduction from new Secretary of Finance Mark Sickles.

- Greetings from Dr. Davida Haywood, EVP & COO, Virginia Union University.

Find more here: https://boa.virginia.gov/about/board-meetings/

04/17/2026

All Richmond-area students interested in a career are invited to join the Board of Accountancy on Wednesday, April 22, for a special on-campus meeting at Virginia Union University.

Board members will present on student-centered topics designed to help you understand the exam and licensing processes.

The meeting will also feature special guest Dr. Ruth Coles Harris, the first African-American woman to earn her CPA license in Virginia.

Find more details here: https://boa.virginia.gov/about/board-meetings/

04/16/2026

Congrats to those who work in tax! 💪

It's time to take a breath and catch up on some things you put off, like renewing your CPA license 😀.

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