Do you like to get your education in a social setting or in solitude? The new standards for continuing professional education (CPE) allow either option. Whether you prefer learning by reading books, attending conferences, taking college courses or joining webinars with your laptop, there are so many ways to get your CPE requirements.
Some employees are lucky enough to have companies that let them to take CPE classes during work hours. In a new Robert Half Finance & Accounting survey, 26 percent of the CFOs said their companies allow all their employees to fulfill CPE requirements on the job; another 24 percent say it depends on the employee.
Employers provide such employee perks because it helps the company: The better informed employees are, the fewer technical, compliance and ethical mistakes they’re likely to make. It also shows support for professional development, which encourages accounting and finance professionals to accept the job offer — and stay.
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Why worry about CPE requirements?
Once you've passed your CPA exam, getting CPE credits is a way to keep up with your career growth in this ever-changing profession. It encourages you to stay active in the financial community and keep up with new developments and reporting requirements in the industry. CPE credits are also required for meeting your state board of accountancy’s requirements for CPA license renewal.
You may be trying to boost your marketability as a job candidate, or you may need to accumulate a few more credits to meet your yearly CPE requirements. Either way, you should consider yourself lucky to have the excuse to continue your education.
Where is the best place to start your quest for training? How do you know if the courses are credible? What kinds of classes are offered? Here’s some information to answer those questions and help you fulfill your CPE requirements.
