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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tennessee CPAs are required to complete 4 hours of ethics CPE for every CPE reporting period. Course #4810, Ethics and Professional Conduct for Tennessee CPAs, fulfills the Tennessee ethics CPE requirement. The course covers the ethical Code of Professional Conduct, various ethical pronouncements and rulings, and some of the litigious matters that have occurred due to ethical dilemmas. The 4-hour ethics course is part of the 80 hours of continuing education the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy requires CPA’s in this state to complete every 2 years. Tennessee CPAs must complete their CPE by 12/31 of their renewal year.

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Rhode Island CPAs are required to complete 6 hours of ethics CPE for every CPE reporting period. Course #4905, Ethics and Professional Conduct for Rhode Island CPAs, fulfills the Rhode Island ethics CPE requirement. The course covers the Code of Professional Conduct, various ethical pronouncements and rulings, and discusses issues related to those CPAs working in industry as well as Rhode Island specific information. The 6-hour ethics course is part of the 120 hours of continuing education the Rhode Island Board of Accountancy requires CPA’s in this state to complete every 3 years. Rhode Island CPAs must complete their CPE by 12/31 of the year prior to renewal. Rhode Island CPAs must also be sure that complete at least 24 hours of Accounting and Auditing CPE and not more than 24 hours of Practice Development and Management Skills.

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Oregon CPAs are required to complete 4 hours of ethics CPE for every CPE reporting period. Course #4800, Ethics and Professional Conduct for Oregon CPAs, fulfills the Oregon ethics CPE requirement. The course details the required codes and regulations and provides interpretation and application to current practice situations. The 4-hour ethics course is part of the 80 hours of continuing education the Oregon State Board of Accountancy requires CPA’s in this state to complete every 2 years. Oregon CPAs must complete their CPE by June 30th of their renewal year. Oregon CPAs must also be sure that they complete a minimum of 24 hours annually.

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Oklahoma CPAs are required to complete 4 hours of ethics CPE for every 3 year rolling CPE reporting period. Course #4755, Ethics and Professional Conduct for Oklahoma CPAs (4hr), fulfills the Oklahoma ethics CPE requirement. The course covers various ethical pronouncements and rulings and ethical guidance that affects both tax professionals and CPAs in industry. The 4-hour ethics course is part of the 120 hours of continuing education the Oklahoma State Board for Public Accountancy requires CPA’s in this state to complete every 3 years. Oklahoma CPAs must complete their CPE by 12/31. CPE must be reported annually and show 120 hours completed in the past 3 years.

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