Washington CPA License Renewal Deadline
Washington CPA license renewal
Triennial (3-year) renewal cycle. WAC 4-30-094 fixes the deadline: your license expires on June 30 of the third calendar year following the calendar year of your renewal (or initial licensure, if you've never renewed) -- the Board's own renewal page corroborates the January 1-April 30 filing window practically, with a May 1-June 30 late-fee window (+$100) before the credential lapses. CPE must be completed by December 31 of the year prior to expiration.
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Same triennial structure as individual licenses: WAC 4-30-114(2) fixes the deadline at June 30 of the third calendar year following the calendar year of your firm's renewal (or initial licensure, if never renewed) -- the Board's own page corroborates the April 30 filing window and $100 late fee practically, with dissolution if not renewed by June 30.
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WAC 4-30-114(2) (renewal and maintenance of a CPA firm license)
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Renewal fee: $230. Flat $230 renewal fee for individual CPAs; WAC 4-30-038(2) sets the identical $230 figure for CPA firm license renewal under the same subsection (sole proprietorships with no employees are exempt from the firm fee), and for resident nonlicensee firm owner registration. $100 late fee if submitted May 1-June 30. read the rule →
CPE required: 120 hours every 3 years (4 ethics hours). Full CPE requirements →
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Frequently asked questions
How does Washington's CPA license renewal cycle work?
Triennial (3-year) renewal cycle. WAC 4-30-094 fixes the deadline: your license expires on June 30 of the third calendar year following the calendar year of your renewal (or initial licensure, if you've never renewed) -- the Board's own renewal page corroborates the January 1-April 30 filing window practically, with a May 1-June 30 late-fee window (+$100) before the credential lapses. CPE must be completed by December 31 of the year prior to expiration.
How much does it cost to renew a CPA license in Washington?
$230. Flat $230 renewal fee for individual CPAs; WAC 4-30-038(2) sets the identical $230 figure for CPA firm license renewal under the same subsection (sole proprietorships with no employees are exempt from the firm fee), and for resident nonlicensee firm owner registration. $100 late fee if submitted May 1-June 30.
Does Washington require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?
Yes -- Washington requires 120 hours of CPE every 3 years. That includes 4 ethics hours. See the full Washington CPE requirements page for the exact citation.
What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Washington CPA license?
$480. Flat $480 fee, confirmed on both the board's reinstatement page and the codified fee schedule (WAC 4-30-038) -- separate from/in addition to any outstanding renewal or late fees.