VICPA Requirements 2026Updated July 27, 2026
U.S. Virgin Islands CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in U.S. Virgin Islands
150
Credit Hours
1
Year Experience
$390
License Fee
40
CPE Hours/Year
Key Facts
- ✓VI Regulatory (local) Examination required in addition to the Uniform CPA Exam
- ✓Minimum age of 21 to sit for exam
- ✓Local Regulatory Examination required in addition to Uniform CPA Exam
- ✓5 character references required with application
- ✓2 years of supervised experience required
- ✓No ethics exam required
Education & Experience Requirements
Verify Before Applying: Requirements shown are for informational purposes and may have changed. Always confirm current requirements with the official state board before beginning your application.
Education Requirements
Degree RequiredBachelor's degree
Total Credit Hours150
Accounting Credits24
Business Credits24
Additional Requirements:
- •Must include 24 semester hours in accounting courses
- •Must include 24 semester hours in business courses
- •5 character references required with application
Experience Requirements
Total Experience12 months (1 year)
SupervisionLicensed CPA
Acceptable Experience Types:
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
Exam Eligibility
Education to SitA baccalaureate or graduate degree with 24 accounting credits covering auditing and attestation, financial accounting and reporting, cost and management accounting and taxation, plus 24 business credits of which no more than 6 may be accounting, plus 2 credits of research and analysis. Principles and introductory accounting count toward neither figure.
Credits to Sit150
Accounting Credits to Sit24
Business Credits to Sit24
Minimum Age21 years
Residency RequiredYes
SSN RequiredYes
Licensing & CPE
Initial License Fee$390
Renewal Fee$525
Renewal Period1 year
CPE Hours Required40 per year
Ethics CPE RequiredYes
U.S. Virgin Islands State Board of Accountancy
Virgin Islands Board of Public Accountancy
Application Tips
- 1.Verify current requirements on the official state board website before applying
- 2.Have official transcripts sent directly from your educational institution
- 3.Allow 4-6 weeks for application processing
- 4.Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records
Disclaimer: Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the U.S. Virgin Islands State Board of Accountancy before beginning your application. Last updated: 2026-07-27.
U.S. Virgin Islands CPE & License Renewal
40
CPE Hours Per Period
1 Year
Renewal Cycle
~40
Hours Per Year
Required
Ethics CPE
Initial License Fee
$390
Renewal Fee
$525 every 1 year
Frequently Asked Questions
The board's current requirements page lists good moral character, education, experience, the Uniform CPA Exam, and a VI Regulatory (local) Examination as the general qualifications. The application asks about VI residency, but citizenship is not listed among the published qualifications. Confirm current policy with the board before applying.
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