The previous version of the VBOA Education Handbook, which provides the education requirements for taking the CPA exam and licensure, will expire on June 30, 2025. Beginning July 1, candidates will need to follow the latest version of the Education Handbook. The latest version went into effect July 1, 2023, and provides the new education requirements that will be the sole requirements accepted as of July 1, 2025.
You can find a chart outlining the changes that took effect with the new version of the handbook on page 7 of the Summer 2023 newsletter. If you are planning on applying for CPA Exam eligibility under the previous version of the VBOA Education Handbook and the associated education requirements, you will need to have an application on file by June 30, 2025.
