At PES we are constantly striving to help you meet your CPE requirements in the most efficient manner possible. As part of this strategy we have been adding new courses in our online and PDF formats. With online and PDF courses you receive instant access to the course material so you can get started right away! These formats also offer the ease mobility that bulky hard copy courses make difficult. Online CPA CPE courses can be accessed at any time from any computer connected to the Internet. PDF courses add the flexibility of working without an Internet connection; once the course is downloaded to your computer you can access it anytime. By keeping the email from PES with the course attachment (or by emailing the course to yourself), you also have the ability to download the course to any Internet-connected computer. This is useful if you happen to be away from home or the office where you originally downloaded the course.

The new year is almost here which means the year-end CPE deadline for many CPA’s is as well. If you’re unsure when your deadline is or what the CPE requirements for your state are, check out the “License Information” tab on the mypescpe.com website. There you will find a state-by-state breakdown of CPE requirements as well as links to required, state-specific courses such as ethics. Hopefully you’ve already completed any CPE that needs to be done before the January 1st deadline, but if you haven’t PES has plenty of courses to meet whatever CPE needs you still have. Courses range from 2-24 hours and can be ordered and completed online, along with instant grading so you won’t need to wait for your test results.

The Professional Education Services website www.mypescpe.com, is constantly being updated to best fulfill your CPE needs! We know getting your CPA continuing education requirements done is not your favorite thing to do and we are trying to make the process as efficient as possible for you. The site has been undergoing constant changes for the past year + and even more so recently. A new addition to mypescpe.com is the new CPE courses and bestselling CPE courses that we have highlighted at the top of every course listing page. Getting your CPE done through our website is your fastest and easiest option, so check it out!

In most states, CPA’s are required to complete between two and eight hours of board-approved ethics CPE during their renewal period. California is no exception, where eight of hours of CPA continuing education in the field of ethics is required for license renewal. The California ethics CPE course offered by PES allows CPA’s to complete this requirement, and provides a valuable reminder of the duties and responsibilities inherent in being a Certified Public Accountant.

In recent years, CPA continuing education has followed the overall trend of transitioning to the internet. With online courses, CPA’s are able to access their CPE on any computer from anywhere with an internet connection. This eliminates needing to haul around heavy, bulky textbooks and also saves a large amount of paper. In addition to this, CPA’s can access their continuing education immediately instead of having to wait multiple days to receive the CPE, in addition to paying extra for the shipping. Next time you need to complete your CPA continuing education, consider doing it online. It’s easier, faster, cheaper, and environmentally-friendly!

The December 31st CPE deadline is just over two weeks away for CPA’s in many states. The CPA continuing education deadline is December 31st in the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. PES offers a complete line of self-study CPA CPE courses in book, online, and PDF formats for fulfilling all of your continuing education requirements. This includes an approved CPA ethics course for every state in which this is a requirement for license renewal.

Washington CPAs are required to complete 4 hours of ethics CPE for every CPE reporting period. Course #4300, Ethics and Professional Conduct for Washington CPAs, fulfills the Washington ethics CPE requirement. The course covers the Code of Professional Conduct, the AICPA rules and interpretations, the Washington Board of Accountancy rules, and ethical guidance per the Institute of Management Accountants. The 4-hour ethics course is part of the 120 hours of continuing education the Washington State Board of Accountancy requires CPA’s in this state to complete every 3 years. Washington CPAs must complete their CPE by 12/31 of the year prior to their license renewal.

Vermont CPAs are required to complete 4 hours of ethics CPE for every CPE reporting period. Course #4725, Ethics and Professional Conduct for Vermont CPAs, fulfills the Vermont ethics CPE requirement. The course covers various ethical pronouncements and rulings, including the Vermont Statutes and Board of Accountancy Rules. The 4-hour ethics course is part of the 80 hours of continuing education the Vermont Board of Accountancy requires CPA’s in this state to complete every 2 years. Vermont CPAs must complete their CPE by June 30th prior to their biennial license renewal. Vermont CPAs must also be sure that they complete a minimum of 40 hours of CPE per year and at least 8 hours of accounting and auditing CPE every 2 years.

Virginia CPAs are required to complete 2 hours of ethics CPE for annually. Course #4225, Ethics and Professional Conduct for Virginia CPAs, fulfills the Virginia ethics CPE requirement. The course covers an update on current ethics and regulatory developments, as well as VBOA regulations and AICPA rules relating to accounting principles, responsibilities, public interest, contingent fees, and commissions and referral fees. The 2-hour ethics course is part of the 120 hours of continuing education the Virginia Board for Accountancy requires CPA’s in this state to complete every 3 years (2 years of ethics is required annually, so 6 of the 120 hours for every reporting period must be ethics). Virginia CPAs must complete their CPE prior to their license renewal period.

Texas CPAs are required to complete 4 hours of ethics CPE for every CPE reporting period. Course #4005, Ethics for Texas CPAs, fulfills the Texas ethics CPE requirement. The course covers standards of professional conduct and business practices adhered to by accountants such as CPAs, CMAs, and CFMs in order to enhance their profession and maximize idealism, justice and fairness when dealing with the public, clients and other members of their profession. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its impact on business ethics and the CPA’s responsibilities are summarized. The 4-hour ethics course is part of the 120 hours of continuing education the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy requires CPA’s in this state to complete every 3 years. Texas CPAs must complete their CPE by the end of their birth month in their renewal year. Texas CPAs must also be sure that they complete at least 20 hours annually.