CPE Catalog & Events
CFO Series: October
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Corporate Accounting Peer Learning Group
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Online
0.00 Credits
Are you an accounting professional working in the corporate sector? Do you want to connect with your peers to solve real business problems? The Corporate Accounting Peer Learning Group was built with you in mind. Every quarter, we come together for one hour to receive expert insight and dialogue in small groups about specific issues we're facing so you can create meaningful connections around business solutions. These sessions are designed and led by your peers to take your professional life to the next level. Collaborate with your peers, share pain points, gain insights, create results — all in a safe space delivering the support you deserve. Register for all upcoming dates on our networking webpage. Must be a VSCPA member to register. Not a member? Join today and gain exclusive benefits, like 30+ hours of free CPE, critical advocacy, networking events and more!
Small Practitioners Peer Learning Group
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Online
0.00 Credits
If you're building a firm, you're already resilient and innovative. Expand what's possible by collaborating and providing mutual support to other professionals with their own practices, like you. The Small Practitioners Peer Learning Group taps into that energy. Join fellow leaders of firms with 30 or fewer employees to talk in a safe environment. Roundtable conversations focus on key business issues to instigate insight, transform pain points, and create dynamic solutions — all while expanding professional networks. These sessions are designed and led by peers to tap into the potential of other eager leaders. Register for all upcoming dates on our networking homepage. Must be a VSCPA member to register. Not a member? Join today and gain exclusive benefits, like 30+ hours of free CPE, critical advocacy, networking events and more!
AI Ethics 2026 (VBOA-Approved)
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $62
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the accounting profession, creating new opportunities alongside significant ethical responsibilities. This Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)-approved ethics course is designed for CPAs to understand and manage the ethical implications of using generative and agentic AI in 2026 and beyond. Participants will learn why AI ethics matters for CPAs, how AI differs from prior technologies, and where key risks arise, including data privacy, bias, accuracy, transparency, deepfakes and regulatory compliance. The course reinforces that AI is an assitive tool — not a substitute for professional judgment — and examines how core ethical principles apply in an evolving technological environment. Using real-world examples and case studies, the course provides practical guidance on applying existing ethical and regulatory frameworks, including the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, to AI use. Participants will also learn how to develop and implement and effective AI safe usage policy, covering documentation, validation and staff education. By the end of the course, CPAs will be prepared to use AI responsibly, protect client interests, and meet their ethical obligations in an AI-driven profession. Virginia Society of CPAs is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Small Practioners' Forum
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TBD
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Calling all small business owners, sole practitioners and CPAs serving small businesses — this one’s built for you.The 2026 Small Practitioners' Forum brings together forward-thinking professionals to tackle the real challenges and emerging opportunities shaping small firms today. In a landscape defined by evolving technology, talent pressures, regulatory change and rising client expectations, this half-day experience delivers practical strategies, candid conversation and actionable insights you can put to work immediately.Join peers who understand your world, share ideas that work, and leave better equipped to lead, grow and adapt in the year ahead.
Regulatory Ethics 2026 (VBOA-Approved)
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $62
The CPA profession in Virginia, like in many other states, is governed by a complex framework of laws, regulations and ethical standards. As a CPA, you are expected to adhere to these guidelines, maintain the highest level of professional integrity, and act in the public interest.This Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)-approved ethics course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and ethical landscape of the accounting profession in Virginia. We will explore the key principles of professional ethics, the role of the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA), and the specific regulations that govern the practice of public accounting in the state. Virginia Society of CPAs is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Future of Work
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Online
3.00 Credits
Are you ready to shape the future of the accounting profession? Spend a half day learning how to cultivate workplaces that face today's challenges head-on in our rapidly changing profession. Plus, get rewarded with 3 CPE credits. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and make a positive impact on the narrative of our profession. Register now and be a part of the future!
Elevate & Engage Series
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Online
1.00 Credits
Want to grow as a leader but you're not sure where to start? Looking to level up your soft skills that will propel you further in your career? To advance in your career, you need more than technical expertise — you need thoes elusive leadership abilities that will level you up. Learn from experts and egnage with peers around soft skills like effective networking, motivational communication, professional social media presence and more! Explore all our upcoming Elevate and Engage events at vscpa.com/elevate-and-engage.
Don Farmer's 2026 Federal Tax Update
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $309
The 2025 tax law introduces significant changes that will shape 2026 tax return preparation — and now is the time to get up to speed.In this timely update, we’ll walk through the provisions taking effect in 2026, along with important IRS guidance, recent court decisions and inflation-adjusted amounts that impact planning and compliance. We’ll focus on the developments that matter most when preparing returns and advising clients. With clear explanations and practical insights, this session will help you stay current, spot planning opportunities and head into the 2026 filing season prepared and confident.
AI Ethics 2026 (VBOA-Approved)
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $62
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the accounting profession, creating new opportunities alongside significant ethical responsibilities. This Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)-approved ethics course is designed for CPAs to understand and manage the ethical implications of using generative and agentic AI in 2026 and beyond. Participants will learn why AI ethics matters for CPAs, how AI differs from prior technologies, and where key risks arise, including data privacy, bias, accuracy, transparency, deepfakes and regulatory compliance. The course reinforces that AI is an assitive tool — not a substitute for professional judgment — and examines how core ethical principles apply in an evolving technological environment. Using real-world examples and case studies, the course provides practical guidance on applying existing ethical and regulatory frameworks, including the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, to AI use. Participants will also learn how to develop and implement and effective AI safe usage policy, covering documentation, validation and staff education. By the end of the course, CPAs will be prepared to use AI responsibly, protect client interests, and meet their ethical obligations in an AI-driven profession. Virginia Society of CPAs is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Women's Peer Learning Group
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Online
0.00 Credits
Share your business concerns, access peer advice, and gain the support you deserve from fellow women leading the profession. Throughout the year, women in the accounting profession across Virginia gather to learn from experts in the field and discuss issues in small groups — so you can create meaningful connections around true solidarity. These sessions are designed and led by your peers to create a coalition of women who help each other flourish in the profession. Come be a part of it! Register for all upcoming dates on our networking page. You must be a VSCPA member to register. Now a member? Join today and gain exclusive benefits, like 30+ hours of free CPE, critical advocacy, networking events and more!
Small Practitioners Peer Learning Group
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Online
0.00 Credits
If you're building a firm, you're already resilient and innovative. Expand what's possible by collaborating and providing mutual support to other professionals with their own practices, like you. The Small Practitioners Peer Learning Group taps into that energy. Join fellow leaders of firms with 30 or fewer employees to talk in a safe environment. Roundtable conversations focus on key business issues to instigate insight, transform pain points, and create dynamic solutions — all while expanding professional networks. These sessions are designed and led by peers to tap into the potential of other eager leaders. Register for all upcoming dates on our networking homepage. Must be a VSCPA member to register. Not a member? Join today and gain exclusive benefits, like 30+ hours of free CPE, critical advocacy, networking events and more!
Regulatory Ethics 2026 (VBOA-Approved)
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $62
The CPA profession in Virginia, like in many other states, is governed by a complex framework of laws, regulations and ethical standards. As a CPA, you are expected to adhere to these guidelines, maintain the highest level of professional integrity, and act in the public interest.This Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)-approved ethics course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and ethical landscape of the accounting profession in Virginia. We will explore the key principles of professional ethics, the role of the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA), and the specific regulations that govern the practice of public accounting in the state. Virginia Society of CPAs is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
56th Annual Virginia Accounting & Auditing Virtual Conference
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Online
14.00 Credits
Member Price: $620
Join us for the 56th Annual Virginia Accounting & Auditing Virtual Conference and earn CPE from anywhere with a flexible format designed for busy professionals. This three half-day event ends at lunchtime, making it easy to stay current on key issues in auditing, tax, fraud, accounting and technology — while keeping your workday on track.Enjoy live, interactive sessions led by expert speakers, ask questions in real time, and connect with peers through engaging virtual discussions and networking opportunities.
CFO Series: November
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Regulatory Ethics 2026 (VBOA-Approved)
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $62
The CPA profession in Virginia, like in many other states, is governed by a complex framework of laws, regulations and ethical standards. As a CPA, you are expected to adhere to these guidelines, maintain the highest level of professional integrity, and act in the public interest.This Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)-approved ethics course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and ethical landscape of the accounting profession in Virginia. We will explore the key principles of professional ethics, the role of the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA), and the specific regulations that govern the practice of public accounting in the state. Virginia Society of CPAs is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
AI Ethics 2026 (VBOA-Approved)
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $62
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the accounting profession, creating new opportunities alongside significant ethical responsibilities. This Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)-approved ethics course is designed for CPAs to understand and manage the ethical implications of using generative and agentic AI in 2026 and beyond. Participants will learn why AI ethics matters for CPAs, how AI differs from prior technologies, and where key risks arise, including data privacy, bias, accuracy, transparency, deepfakes and regulatory compliance. The course reinforces that AI is an assitive tool — not a substitute for professional judgment — and examines how core ethical principles apply in an evolving technological environment. Using real-world examples and case studies, the course provides practical guidance on applying existing ethical and regulatory frameworks, including the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, to AI use. Participants will also learn how to develop and implement and effective AI safe usage policy, covering documentation, validation and staff education. By the end of the course, CPAs will be prepared to use AI responsibly, protect client interests, and meet their ethical obligations in an AI-driven profession. Virginia Society of CPAs is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Regulatory Ethics 2026 (VBOA-Approved)
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $62
The CPA profession in Virginia, like in many other states, is governed by a complex framework of laws, regulations and ethical standards. As a CPA, you are expected to adhere to these guidelines, maintain the highest level of professional integrity, and act in the public interest.This Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)-approved ethics course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and ethical landscape of the accounting profession in Virginia. We will explore the key principles of professional ethics, the role of the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA), and the specific regulations that govern the practice of public accounting in the state. Virginia Society of CPAs is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
VSCPA Virtual Town Hall Series
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Online
1.00 Credits
VSCPA virtual town halls bring together leading experts, thought leaders and VSCPA staff to break down the latest developments shaping the accounting profession. This year, we're providing both in-person half days across the state and easy, one-hour online sessions so you can get the education you need in the format you want. From legislation and regulatory shifts to emerging trends and critical skill updates, these dynamic sessions will keep you informed, engaged and ready to navigate what's next. Plus, you'll earn free professional education while gaining the knowledge and strategies you need to stay ahead of the curve. Can't make this one? Want to join an in-person town hall? Sign up for all our quarterly town halls at vscpa.com/freeCPE. Must be a VSCPA member to register. Not a member? Join today and gain exclusive benefits, like 30+ hours of free CPE, critical advocacy, networking events and more!
AI Ethics 2026 (VBOA-Approved)
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $62
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the accounting profession, creating new opportunities alongside significant ethical responsibilities. This Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)-approved ethics course is designed for CPAs to understand and manage the ethical implications of using generative and agentic AI in 2026 and beyond. Participants will learn why AI ethics matters for CPAs, how AI differs from prior technologies, and where key risks arise, including data privacy, bias, accuracy, transparency, deepfakes and regulatory compliance. The course reinforces that AI is an assitive tool — not a substitute for professional judgment — and examines how core ethical principles apply in an evolving technological environment. Using real-world examples and case studies, the course provides practical guidance on applying existing ethical and regulatory frameworks, including the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, to AI use. Participants will also learn how to develop and implement and effective AI safe usage policy, covering documentation, validation and staff education. By the end of the course, CPAs will be prepared to use AI responsibly, protect client interests, and meet their ethical obligations in an AI-driven profession. Virginia Society of CPAs is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.