CPA Exam

To become a certified public accountant (CPA), you must take and pass the Uniform CPA Examination, an intense test administered in Virginia by the Virginia Board of Accountancy. The purpose of the Exam is to protect the public interest by helping to ensure that only qualified individuals become licensed as CPAs.

Use the links at left to find more information on the Exam, from requirements to resources and links.

**New! Register for the CPA Exam Online and Save Money!

Would you like to reduce the application fee to take the CPA Exam by as much as 66 percent? Use the new online CPA Exam application program from the BOA, and you'll save money registering and reduce the time you must wait to take the Exam. If you have questions, call the BOA number dedicated to the CPA Exam: (804) 367-1111.