{"id":2445,"date":"2024-07-11T17:43:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T13:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcclatchymhstg.wpenginepowered.com\/sabe-careers-education\/?p=2445"},"modified":"2026-08-18T16:09:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T00:09:57","slug":"free-cpe-for-cpas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/free-cpe-for-cpas\/","title":{"rendered":"Free CPE for CPAs: Webcasts, Webinars, &amp; Courses"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you\u2019re a CPA, the learning never stops.<\/strong><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You earned your certification by meeting the requirements of your state board of accountancy. You\u2019ve also met the education requirements and passed the CPA exam. <\/span><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But what about <\/span><b>continuing professional education (CPE)<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">courses?<\/span><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free hours rarely cover a full cycle, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/cpe-deals-for-cpas\/\">discounted paid CPE options<\/a> fill the gap without full-price tuition.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although investing in a solid, IRS-approved subscription is best, there are free options out there. I&#8217;ve compiled a list of my favorite options below.<\/p> <p class=\"custom_key wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"custom_underline wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Variety of Sources<\/strong>: Access free CPE courses from reputable providers like AICPA, BDO, and Corporate Finance Institute.<\/li> <li><strong>Accredited Programs<\/strong>: Ensure courses are NASBA-approved to meet state and professional standards to get credit for your effort.<\/li> <li><strong>Interesting Topics<\/strong>: Explore a wide range of subjects, from ethics and cybersecurity to specialized knowledge in taxation and financial planning.<\/li> <li><strong>Cost Efficiency<\/strong>: Utilize these free resources to effectively manage the expenses of maintaining your CPA license.<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-how-to-choose-a-free-cpe-course-for-cpas\">How to Choose a Free CPE Course for CPAs<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (<a href=\"https:\/\/nasba.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NASBA<\/a>) works with the AICPA to create the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs<\/span>. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CPE can be delivered as online courses using live webcasts, live webinars, or recorded online courses presented as self-study courses.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before you take a CPE course, verify that the sponsor is approved by NASBA. <\/span><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Accreditation and Certification<\/strong>: Ensure the course is accredited by a reputable organization and offers a recognized certificate of completion.<\/li> <li><strong>Relevance and Quality<\/strong>: Choose courses relevant to your field with high-quality, up-to-date content presented by knowledgeable instructors.<\/li> <li><strong>Format and Flexibility<\/strong>: Look for accessible formats (video, text, webinars) that fit your schedule and learning preferences.<\/li> <li><strong>User Reviews and Support<\/strong>: Read reviews from other professionals and ensure there is adequate technical support.<\/li> <li><strong>Hidden Costs<\/strong>: Verify that no hidden fees are associated with the course.<\/li> <\/ul> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-1-aicpa-cpe-courses\">1. <b>AICPA CPE Courses<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/AICPA-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"AICPA\" class=\"wp-image-2446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/AICPA-Logo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/AICPA-Logo-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers hundreds of CPE self-study courses.<\/span><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If an accounting change occurs, the best way to learn more is to check the AICPA-CIMA website. This site provides the most current information on proposed accounting changes and reports when policy changes are approved.<\/span><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To find free courses, type \u201c<\/span><b>free CPE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201d in the search bar, and you\u2019ll find CPE courses. You can also go check out their free resources <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicpa-cima.com\/cpe-learning\/landing\/free-cpe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. I really love their Transformative Mindset pack, which incl<\/span>udes courses on:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ethics<\/span><\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DEI<\/span><\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strategic thinking<\/span><\/li> <li>Digital mindset<\/li> <li>Creative thinking<\/li> <li>Sustainability <\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These courses are online self-study programs<\/span> and are only free for members.<\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-2-bdo-online-cpe\">2. <b>BDO Online CPE<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/BDO-logo.jpg\" alt=\"BDO\" class=\"wp-image-2447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/BDO-logo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/BDO-logo-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdo.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BDO<\/a> is a CPA firm based in Belgium. The company offers auditing, tax and consulting services in 162 countries<\/span>. BDO offers free CPE webcasts multiple times each month, often scheduled for 3 PM EST. They also host frequent complimentary events at their 60+ local US offices. To join a free BDO webcast, simply register with the BDO Online CPE Network.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of CPE webcasts offered by BDO include:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>How Internal Audit Can Adopt and Address the Risk of Artificial Intelligence<\/li> <li>International Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Customs and Trade Update<\/li> <li>Exploring NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each webcast is equivalent to one CPE credit.<\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-3-cpethink-courses\">3. <b>CPEThink Courses<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/CPE-Think-Logos.jpg\" alt=\"CPEThink\" class=\"wp-image-2448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/CPE-Think-Logos.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/CPE-Think-Logos-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpethink.com\/free-cpe-courses-for-cpas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPE Think<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is dedicated to providing industry-leading online interactive self-study Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and professional development courses for CPAs, licensed professionals, general practitioners, and individuals. <\/span><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Established in 2004, the platform addresses the need for high-quality CPE courses at reasonable prices. It offers content created by experts such as CPAs, attorneys, university professors, and information systems professionals. Cpethink.com\u2019s courses meet or exceed state and NASBA\/AICPA QAS Self-Study standards. <\/span><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, featured<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> free courses include:<\/span><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Charitable Payraise: A Strategy for Better Retirements and Lasting Legacies<\/span><\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When Bots Attack: Safeguarding Against AI Cyber Threats<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-4-crowe-cpe-for-cpas\">4. <b>Crowe CPE for CPAs<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Crowe-Accounting-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Crowe\" class=\"wp-image-2449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Crowe-Accounting-Logo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Crowe-Accounting-Logo-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crowe is a US-based public accounting firm that offers auditing, tax, and consulting services. The firm offers CPE credit through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowe.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conferences<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowe.com\/insights\/webinars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">webinars<\/a>. You must view the original live webcast to earn CPA credits for webinars.<\/span><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crowe features webinars on topics like:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Navigating CMS\u2019 latest Worksheet S-10 filing requirements<\/li> <li>5 considerations for evaluating financial crime AI vendors<\/li> <li>Identifying opportunities and avoiding pitfalls in SALT<\/li> <li>Decoding AI: Public sector internal audit insights<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also offer peer group support opportunities for CFOs and CAOs. <\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-5-deloitte-cpe\">5. <b>Deloitte CPE<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Deloitte-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Deloitte\" class=\"wp-image-2450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Deloitte-Logo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Deloitte-Logo-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This international Big 4 accounting firm offers its famous live Deloitte webcasts called <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/pages\/dbriefs-webcasts\/topics\/upcoming-webcasts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dbriefs<\/a>.<\/span><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Deloitte conducts several industry surveys and presents the survey results in a webcast format. You can also learn about developments in the accounting profession and get industry updates. <\/span><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Current topics include:<\/span><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The expanding role of the CFO<\/span><\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smart manufacturing in government <\/span><\/li> <li>Tracking and reducing Scope 3 emissions in the chemical industry<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are lots of other webcasts available as well! <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/pages\/dbriefs-webcasts\/dbriefs-webcast-calendar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this page<\/a> to find upcoming webcasts organized by industry.<\/span><\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-6-ey-cpe-and-webcasts\"><b>6. EY CPE and Webcasts<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/EY-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ey\" class=\"wp-image-2451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/EY-Logo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/EY-Logo-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This firm offers a large number of courses and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ey.com\/en_us\/media\/webcasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">webcasts<\/a>; many provide free CPE credits.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can listen to EY webcasts live and on-demand. Ernst and Young separate their CPE courses into several categories:<\/span><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><b>Service lines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Including accounting technical, tax, and international tax courses<\/span><\/li> <li><b>Industries:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Automotive, banking and capital markets, and consumer products courses<\/span><\/li> <li><b>Other topics:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Affordable Care Act,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brexit, and tax reform topics<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I really love the set of this website and how many different webcasts are offered. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ey.com\/en_us\/media\/webcasts\/cpe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQ page<\/a><\/span> explains their requirements for earning<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> CPE credits.<\/span><\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-7-edward-jones\">7. <b>Edward Jones<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Edward-Jones-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Edward Jones\" class=\"wp-image-2452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Edward-Jones-Logo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Edward-Jones-Logo-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This company offers CPE programs to CPAs and tax preparers who work as Enrolled Agents (EAs). Accountants take courses at participating Edward Jones branch offices\u2014 some of which are free. <\/span><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some interesting webcasts I found when researching the Edward Jones offerings include:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Critical issues relating to IRAs and Retirement Accounts (IRRA)<\/li> <li>Representing clients under audit by the IRS (ERCA)<\/li> <li>A complete guide to purchasing and selling a business (PSAB)<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact an Edward Jones financial advisor in your area to find out more.<\/span><\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-8-cpacharge\">8. <b>CPACharge<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/CPA-Charge-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"CPA Charge\" class=\"wp-image-2453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/CPA-Charge-Logo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/CPA-Charge-Logo-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wells Fargo Bank offers free CPE courses for accounting professionals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpacharge.com\/resources\/cpe-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPACharge<\/a>. <\/span>What I love most about their offerings is how relatable the topics are. Many CPE providers only give away the niche courses and hide the most popular ones behind a paywall. This isn&#8217;t the case with CPACharge.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve considered the following OnDemand options: <\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Tricks for Disputing and Managing Chargebacks<\/li> <li>Working Remotely, Strategies for Success<\/li> <li>5 Tips to Impact Your Firm&#8217;s Bottom Line<\/li> <\/ul> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-9-freelivecpe\">9. <b>FreeLiveCPE<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Free-Live-CPE.jpg\" alt=\"FreeLiveCPE\" class=\"wp-image-2454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Free-Live-CPE.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Free-Live-CPE-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelivecpe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">site<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">provides links to several free CPE courses from many companies, including some of the ones discussed in this article,<\/span> such as Crowe. If you want a mix of CPE opportunities, I suggest checking out what they have to offer.<\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-10-grant-thornton-cpe\">10. <b>Grant Thornton CPE<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Grant-Thornton-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Grant Thornton\" class=\"wp-image-2455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Grant-Thornton-Logo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Grant-Thornton-Logo-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While they don&#8217;t offer as many free CPE options as some of the other providers, I still suggest Grant Thorton<\/span> and have considered attending their event, Navigating Off-Channel Communications in Today\u2019s Digital Landscape.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not interested in this one?<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can find a number of Grant Thornton&#8217;s CPE webcasts and free courses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantthornton.com\/events-and-webcasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-11-moss-adams-continuing-professional-education\">11. <b>Moss Adams Continuing Professional Education<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Moss-Adams-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Moss Adams\" class=\"wp-image-2456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Moss-Adams-Logo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Moss-Adams-Logo-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moss Adams is an accounting firm that focuses on public and private middle-market companies. Here are some webcasts that you can currently access:<\/span><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mossadams.com\/events\/2021\/12\/how-to-create-a-positive-and-ethical-workplace\">How to Create a Positive and Ethical Workplace<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mossadams.com\/events\/2024\/08\/fraud-schemes-targeting-higher-education\">Fraud Schemes Targeting Higher Education<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mossadams.com\/events\/2024\/series\/boards\/effective-finance-investment-and-audit-committees\">Create Effective Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One word of caution with this provider is that while most of their webcasts are worth 1 CPE credit, some are worth zero. So, make sure to determine whether you&#8217;ll actually get credit for participating for those signing up. <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A final note: Moss Adams also hosts conferences and events that are worth up to 15 CPE credits, so make sure to check those out as well. <\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-12-pwc-cpe\">12. <b>PWC CPE<\/b><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Pwc-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"PWC\" class=\"wp-image-2457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Pwc-Logo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Pwc-Logo-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PWC<\/a> is an international accounting firm that offers cutting-edge research on accounting and finance topics. They also provide their PWC webcasts and CPE on demand that meet CPE requirements.<\/span><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/library\/webcasts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">webcast library<\/a> for a list of current offerings.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To earn CPE credits, you must remain online for the entire program and answer the polling questions asked during the program. The current requirement for polling questions is four questions for each 60 minutes of content.<\/span><\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Here\u2019s my final recommendation.<\/strong> Bookmark this page and revisit this discussion as you progress through your professional education. Consult this resource to save money on CPE courses and help advance your career!<\/span> You can also find reasonably priced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/best-cpe-courses-for-cpas\/\">CPA CPE courses<\/a> if you want to take it up a notch.<\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2> <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1649832750922\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Where can I get free CPE credits?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Occasionally, some of the Big 4 accounting firms will offer free webinars that can be eligible for CPE credits. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1649832766379\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is self-study CPE?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Self-study is a format of CPE that is offered by many educational companies and prep course providers. It involves earning CPE credits by studying independently. These forms of CPE are often found online; however, some institutions, such as the AICPA, can offer self-study CPE in text format as well.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1649832775461\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is CPE in accounting?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CPE stands for Continuing Professional Education. All accounting professionals who are certified as CPAs or CMAs must complete a specific number of CPE credit hours every year to maintain their credentials. 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