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State of Vermont Requirements
At the time of your biennial license renewal, you will be asked to verify the completion of your CPE.
- CPE Reporting Cycle: The CPE requirement for the two-year licensing period beginning August 1 and ending July 30 (ie. 2009 – 2011) is 80 hours.
- Ethics Requirement: All licensees must successfully complete four hours of CPE in ethics which may include the AICPA Code of Conduct or Vermont accountancy statutes and rules.
- Accounting and Auditing Requirement: All licensees must successfully complete eight hours of CPE in accounting and auditing.
For complete licensing and CPE requirements, please visit the Vermont State Board of Public Accountancy’s website.
AICPA CPE Requirements
Earn 120 hours every three years. (Report compliance on annual dues statement.) Retired, unemployed, members who have temporarily left the workplace, members who place their license on inactive status with the State Board of Accountancy AND do not hold themselves out as CPAs are exempt. Consult the AICPA website for additional questions.
General Accounting Office (GAO) CPE Requirements
Earn a minimum of 20 hours annually, 80 hours biannually with 24 hours in governmental subjects for certain staff members. Must be licensed to practice in order to perform governmental audits. Consult the Yellow Book for reporting requirements.