At a glance
What to know before choosing
- A course counts toward your CPA renewal only when it meets the requirements of your licensing jurisdiction. Sponsor registration and an advertised credit total are useful starting points; your state board determines acceptance.
Start with your state board
Check your renewal period, minimum hours, required subjects, ethics rules, and limits on delivery methods. NASBA notes that jurisdictions accept Registry-sponsored programs to varying extents and may impose additional requirements.
Match the format to the credit you need
Basics & Beyond offers live webinars and virtual seminars with the credit designations published for each session. The on-demand courses on this website provide IRS continuing education only; they are not represented as NASBA CPE for CPA renewal.
- Read the individual program's learning objectives and credit description.
- Confirm whether your board accepts the sponsor, subject, and delivery method.
- Review ethics or other specialty requirements separately.
Complete the program and retain evidence
For live programs, follow the published attendance and participation requirements. Keep your completion certificate, program details, and supporting records for your board's required retention period. A replay does not automatically earn the credit offered for live attendance.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this guide
Does IRS CE automatically count as CPA CPE?
No. IRS CE and CPA CPE use different approval and acceptance rules. Confirm the specific course with your CPA licensing board.
Do I need to complete the attendance requirements?
Yes. Follow the participation and completion requirements published for the program to qualify for its stated credit.
Who decides whether a course counts for my CPA license?
Your licensing board determines acceptance. Check its sponsor, subject, and delivery-method rules before enrolling.
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