Washington CPA CE Requirements
What Washington requires to renew your CPA license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
120
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Deadline
December 31 statewide
Requirements
- Ethics & Regulations (WA Board-approved) — 4 hours
- General CE — 116 hours
Important Information
CPAs in Washington need to complete a total of 120 hours of continuing education every three years, four hours of which are in Ethics & Regulations (WA Board-approved), and the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Renewal periods in Washington run three years and end on December 31 for every licensee. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: WAC 4-30-134: (app.leg.wa.gov)
- Source: Washington State CPA CPE Requirements 2026 (learncpe.com)
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