Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
 
Agency
Board of Accountancy
 
Board
Board of Accountancy
 
chapter
Board of Accountancy Regulations [18 VAC 5 ‑ 22]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description As a result of the comprehensive revisions to the accountancy statutes that became effective July 1, 2007, some new regulations are needed, and most of the current regulations are no longer needed. The comprehensive revisions to the accountancy statutes therefore require comprehensive revisions to the regulations. Accordingly, the Virginia Board of Accountancy (Board) is proposing to replace all of its current regulations with new regulations.
State Authority Chapter 44 (ยง 54.1-4400 et seq. ) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia .
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation The proposed new regulations will make compliance with the statutes and regulations easier, which makes it easier for licensees and their firms to conduct business in the Commonwealth. The proposed new regulations also provide flexibility, which will also make it easier for licensees and their firms to conduct business in the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (3) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Alessandra Gabriel  / Information and Policy Advisor
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 402
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: Alessandra.Gabriel@boa.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-0728    FAX: (804)527-4409    TDD: (804)367-9753
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment to Education Regulations Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/28/2024.
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2021.
Continuous Testing Window
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/11/2019.
New Regulation for Issuance, Renewal, and Reinstatement of Licenses
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/13/2018.
Update to fee schedule descriptions and elimination of certain fees Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/06/2018.
Replacing definition with citation to newly amended statute Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/18/2018.
Inclusion of additional way to earn CPE hours and removal of duplicative subsections Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/08/2018.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 287 (2015 Acts of Assembly) changes Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/06/2018.
Amendment to address delays in responding to the Board Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/18/2018.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 403 (2017 Acts of Assembly) changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/09/2017.
Licensure Fee Adjustment Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2013.
Promulgate Chapter 22 and Repeal Chapter 21 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/16/2010.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amending Continuing Professional Education Regulations NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 11/19/2019 prior to submission to DPB.
Update to CPA examination procedures Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 11/17/2017 before DPB authorized for Fast-Track status.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
3/23/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/9/2018 Agency Completed Amend