West Virginia CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in West Virginia
Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in West Virginia. Navigate through the tabs below for a comprehensive overview of your state’s specific CPA requirements, including: education and residency requirements, licensure details, who to contact, and how much the exam costs.
Yes
Residency
Requirements
No
State Ethics Exam
Yes
Exam Program
Getting your West Virginia CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 120 Semester Hours
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate
Additional Requirements: 30 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in of upper division accounting courses, including 3 hours of ethics and 3 hours of business law. 27 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours of business courses.
Residency Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required
Minimum Age: 18
Additional Requirements: It is necessary to be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state
State License Requirements
Social Security Requirement: Yes
Educational Requirement: 150 Semester hours including Bachelor's Degree
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Experience Requirements: 1 year general experience completed during the four-year period prior to applying for licensure.
Ethics Exam: None
State Board Contacts
West Virginia Board of Accountancy
106 Capitol Street Suite 100
Charleston, WV 25301-2610
Web: https://www.boa.wv.gov/
Email: boa@boa.virginia.gov, wvboa@mail.wvnet.edu
Phone: 304-558-3557
Fax: 304-558-1325
CPA Fees
Initial Application Fees | $170 |
AUD | $207.15 |
BEC | $185.10 |
FAR | $207.15 |
REG | $185.10 |
Total | $954.50 |
*$40 re-examination application fee