Common questions about CVA CPE.
Try LumiQ for freeCVA designees must recertify every three years by completing 60 hours of Applicable CPE per cycle. Your cycle begins the first full calendar year after certification, and compliance is due by December 31 of your reporting cycle. Requirements may change; confirm current details with NACVA.
As of 2025, NACVA moved to attestation-only reporting: designees attest to having completed 60 hours of Applicable CPE via the Recertification Attestation Form rather than submitting a detailed course-by-course log. Requirements may change; confirm current details with NACVA.
The standard tri-annual recertification fee is $400. Missing the December 31 deadline triggers Inactive status and adds a $100 non-compliance fee when you later recertify. Fees and policies may change; confirm current amounts with NACVA.
Yes, in certain cases. Completing 15 to 29 hours of NACVA or CTI courses within a cycle waives $200 of the recertification fee, and completing 30 or more hours of NACVA or CTI courses waives the full $400 fee (available once per cycle). This waiver applies specifically to NACVA/CTI coursework; confirm current terms with NACVA.
Missing the deadline places your credential in Inactive status, during which you cannot use the CVA designation on cards, resumes, reports, websites, or social media until you complete one compliant reporting period. Longer lapses carry escalating requirements: 4 to 5 years inactive requires completing at least two NACVA courses, 6 to 7 years requires retaking the CVA exam, and 8 or more years requires retaking the exam and submitting a new sanitized valuation report, which resets your certification date. Confirm current cure requirements with NACVA.
No. NACVA's own guidance states that CPE from sources outside of NACVA and CTI is accepted toward the 60-hour recertification requirement, provided it meets the Applicable CPE topic requirements, such as business valuation, financial litigation and forensics, financial statement analysis, M&A, transaction advisory, accounting, finance, tax, audit, or ethics. Acceptance is based on course topic rather than on the sponsor's registration status, so CVAs should use their judgment on whether a given course clearly applies. Confirm eligibility of any specific course with NACVA.
Yes. CVA is accredited by both the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), part of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, and the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). NACVA's Valuation Credentialing Board (VCB) has direct authority over CVA certification criteria, including CPE and recertification policy.
LumiQ is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the U.S. as a QAS self-study CPE sponsor (Sponsor ID: 146039). NACVA accepts CPE from outside NACVA and CTI when the course content meets its Applicable CPE topic requirements, such as business valuation, M&A, due diligence, financial statement analysis, or related specialized knowledge areas; acceptance is based on topic relevance rather than sponsor registration alone. LumiQ's business valuation and M&A-focused episodes are designed with these topics in mind, but CVAs are responsible for confirming with NACVA that a specific episode qualifies toward their recertification.
Podcasts can deliver superior learning outcomes compared to live webinars and recorded webcasts. Audio-only formats reduce cognitive overload and "Zoom fatigue," allowing your brain to retain information better. Additionally, unlike live or in-person options, you can pause and replay complex fraud schemes and case details as needed for comprehension.
Podcasts also fit your schedule and your life better. Unlike live webinars with fixed start times, podcasts let you earn CPE during your commute, between client engagements, or whenever works best.
In short, you get the same credit hours with better retention and zero scheduling conflicts.
CPE credits vary by course. Typically they range from 1 to 2 hours per podcast and 3 to 9 hours for our in-depth, multi-episode learning paths. Each course listing clearly displays the credits you'll earn upon completion. All credits are earned once you complete the podcast episode in full and pass the final assessment.
Yes. With a LumiQ account you have access to the CPE Tracker. LumiQ Tracker automatically tracks the CPE you earn with LumiQ. Certificates of completion can be downloaded at any time.
Yes. LumiQ works on mobile. We have an app for both Apple and Android devices so you can complete on-demand CPE during your commute, workout, or whenever it fits your schedule.
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Yes! Sign up for a free trial today and get 3 NASBA-approved CPE credits, no credit card required. To purchase a full subscription, visit our pricing page. If you work for a company with a team of internal auditors, or others who may be interested, contact us for team pricing options.
























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