Board Rule Making 2019: Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

After holding a public Rule Making hearing on July 26, 2019, the Board amended the following rules:

• WAC 4-30-132 What are the program standards for CPE?
• WAC 4-30-133 Reporting periods, carry-forward/back, and limitations on continuing professional education (CPE) credit.
• WAC 4-30-134 What are the continuing professional education (CPE) requirements for individuals?
• WAC 4-30-136 How do I report my CPE to the Board?
• WAC 4-30-138 What documentation must I retain to support my eligibility for CPE credit?

The Board amended the rules as follows:

• WAC 4-30-132 and 4-30-134
  • Incorporate aspects of the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) CPE model rules
  • Reorganize the CPE requirements between the various CPE rules for clarity
  • Rename the rules
• WAC 4-30-136
  • Simplify the rule language
  • Rename the rule
• WAC 4-30-138
  • Simplify the rule language
  • Remove the information and reference related to a retired board policy
  • Rename the rule
• WAC 4-30-133 – New rule
  • Incorporate aspects of the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) CPE model rules
  • Reorganize the CPE requirements between the various CPE rules for clarity
     

The Board’s Rule Making Order (CR-103) is available:

• Online through the Washington State Register – WSR 19-16-074
• By email request to the Board at kirsten.donovan@acb.wa.gov

The changes will take effect January 1, 2020.