D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2504
An applicant for initial issuance of a license shall show that he or she has had at least one year of experience. One year of experience shall consist of full or part-time employment that extends over a period of no less than a year and no more than three years and includes no fewer than 2,000 hours performing the services described in § 2504.3.
Experience gained through employment in government, industry, academia or public practice shall qualify.
Acceptable experience may consist of providing any type of business services or advice using accounting, attest services, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills. The Board shall consider such factors as the complexity and diversity of the work.
The applicant shall have his or her experience verified to the Board by a CPA licensed in the District of Columbia or another State.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2504