Virginia Board of Accountancy

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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04/09/2026

Wishing the best for takers with scores out today. Login here to schedule your next: https://boa.virginia.gov/cpa-exam/scores/

P.S. Ever wondered who does what with all the orgs that partner on the exam process? We have a chart for that: https://boa.virginia.gov/cpa-exam/

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) + AICPA + Prometric Global

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