State CPE Requirement Chart

Guide:  PDF document listing CPE requirements for 50 states and including Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands
Published on August 26, 2010

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)

Issue Brief:  ...brief on whether those who obtain a CPA certificate should be required to participate in continuing professional education in order to maintain a license or certificate. Learn more about CPE for certified public accountants (CPAs
Published on May 14, 2013

Statement on CPE Standards

Professional Standards:  Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs. The Standards are effective through June 30, 2012
Published on January 25, 2012

Executive Summary of the Recommended Revisions to the CPE Standards

Executive Summary:  The Task Force developed its recommended revisions to the Standards and presented them to a Joint CPE Standards Committee made up of representatives from the AICPA and NASBA. The Joint CPE Standards Committee has finalized its recommendation to present to the respective AICPA and NASBA Boards...
Published on August 15, 2011

Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs

Exposure Draft:  Download the August 15, 2011 Exposure Draft of proposed revisions to the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs
Published on August 12, 2011

Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs - PDF

Professional Standards:  The jointly published Standards provide a framework for the development, presentation, measurement and reporting of CPE programs
Published on May 08, 2013

Exposure Draft Redline from 2002 Version to 2011 Version

Exposure Draft:  Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs
Published on August 15, 2011

AICPA and NASBA Give Final Approval for Continuing Professional Education Program Standards

Professional Standards:  AICPA and NASBA approve the final Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs
Published on June 04, 2013

CPACPA

Overview:  ...CPAs are employed, they should be able to use their title, in conjunction with their business activity, as long as they meet certain licensing criteria, meet continuing professional education (CPE) standards, and are subject to regulation by a state board of accountancy
Published on July 31, 2012

State Boards of Accountancy Resources

Article:  The State Boards of Accountancy Resources page is a "one-stop" resource center for state board directors, members, and staff. If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Jolicoeur at sjolicoeur@aicpa.org.
Published on June 04, 2013

CPA Licensing FAQs

FAQ:  Frequently asked questions about CPA licensing.
Published on April 11, 2012

AICPA Member Survey Leads to Retention of High-Low Method

Newsletter:  The CPA Advocate: October, 2011.  The IRS reversed its decision to eliminate a certain method used for substantiating lodging, meal and incidental expenses after the AICPA provided results of a member survey that showed the method was still in favor.
Published on October 12, 2011

Multiple Class Licensing System

Issue Brief:  AICPA issue page on whether or not states should recognize classes of licensed accountants in addition to certified public accountants (CPA).
Published on March 28, 2012

Tax Legislation and Policy

Article:  The Congressional and Political Affairs Team often assists the Tax Team with tax legislation and policy issues, and advocates about them to Members of Congress and other key policymakers on behalf of the profession.
Published on April 03, 2013