Frequently Asked Questions — CPE Requirements

• Does the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy accept courses from Western CPE? If so, why isn’t Western CPE listed as an approved provider on the board’s website?
• Are Western CPE courses accepted in my state?
• Does my state consider your courses to be "interactive?"
• How long do I have to complete the exam for my self-study course?
• What are your sponsor ID numbers?
• Do your courses have prerequisites?
• Do your courses require advanced preparation?
• What is considered a passing score on a final exam? Are there any exceptions?
• What is Western CPE’s CPE credit measurement based on?
• Are you an approved sponsor with the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners? If so, which courses are approved?
• Do your courses provide for CLE or CLU credits?
• Do your courses provide CE credits for CFP® professionals?
• Do your courses meet the California 8-CPE-credit fraud requirement?
• How do I register for, or order, your programs?
• What NASBA delivery methods are offered by Western CPE? 

Does the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy accept courses from Western CPE? If so, why isn’t Western CPE listed as an approved provider on the board’s website?

The New Jersey State Board of Accountancy only lists New Jersey approved providers on its website. NASBA QAS providers are not required to register with the State Board and thus will not be listed. Western CPE, as a NASBA QAS provider, is accepted by the New Jersey State Board; however, our webcasts are NOT considered “didactic instruction.” They will count towards NJ CPA’s total CPE requirement, but not towards the NJ 60-hour didactic minimum.

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Are Western CPE courses accepted in my state?

Western CPE is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a member of the registry. As a top-tier CPE provider, Western CPE is also a registered sponsor with NASBA’s Quality Assurance Service (QAS).

New York and Texas require sponsors to individually register with their states as continuing education sponsors; we are registered sponsors in both New York (sponsor ID number: 001353) and Texas (sponsor ID number: 006477). We have registered with the Texas State Board of Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the Texas State Board of Accountancy as to the quality of our CPE programs.

CPE credits in different states may vary; please check with your state board of accountancy.

Does my state consider your courses to be "interactive?"

How long do I have to complete the exam for my self-study course?

NASBA and AICPA rules state that you have up to 1 year from the date of purchase to complete your exam. However, all Bonus CPE courses (self-study) for 2012 Resort Conferences must be completed by 12/31/12. Please plan accordingly to utilize the available time you have to complete your CPE. We are not allowed to make exceptions.

What are your sponsor ID numbers?

Our sponsor ID numbers that you might need to list on your reporting form are:

NASBA Registry: 103220

NASBA QAS: 015

Texas: 006477

New York: 001353

Florida Ethics Provider: 0003728

Florida Ethics Course Number: 0005992

CFP® Professional: 3199

IRS: OMYXB

Do your courses have prerequisites?

“Basic” and “overview” level courses do not have prerequisites. Prerequisites for “intermediate,” “advanced,” and “update” level courses are listed in course descriptions.

Do your courses require advanced preparation?

Western CPE courses do not require advanced preparation unless otherwise noted in the course description.

What is considered a passing score on a final exam? Are there any exceptions?

In order to be awarded a certificate of completion, you must pass the final exam with a minimum score of 70%. All courses require a 70% to pass, with the exception of ethics courses for the following states: California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, and Nebraska. These states require a minimum score of 90%.

What is Western CPE’s CPE credit measurement based on?

CPE credit measurement is based on NASBA’s QAS guidelines and NASBA’s Registry guidelines of 1 CPE credit for every 50 minutes.

Certain states might still base their CPE credits on 100-minute hours. If you’re uncertain of your state’s specific CPE requirements, your state board of accountancy can provide you the information you need.

Are you an approved sponsor with the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners? If so, which courses are approved?

Yes, we are registered with the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners. The Oregon Board updated its policies, and any courses provided by NASBA or CTEC-approved sponsors will qualify. 

Do your courses provide for CLE or CLU credits?

MCLE approval is pending for our Federal & California Tax Update. None of our courses provide CLU credits. We’re happy to work with people to receive specific course qualification.

Do your courses provide CE credits for CFP® professionals?

If you are a CFP® professional, you can receive CE credits for all our offerings that are identified as being “CFP Board accepted” in course descriptions on this Web site or in our catalogs. (CFP Board sponsor ID 3199.)

Do your courses meet the California 8-CPE-credit fraud requirement?

Because California does not “preapprove” courses from any CPE provider, we’ve noted the courses in our catalogs and on our Web site that follow the California State Board of Accountancy’s fraud CPE guidelines. 

How do I register for, or order, your programs?

Order online or call (800) 822-4194 toll free.

What NASBA delivery methods are offered by Western CPE? 

We offer the following delivery methods:

• Resort Conferences—Group live
• In-house Training—Group live
• Webcasts—Group Internet based
• Online and hard-copy courses—Self-study
• OnDemand Webcast courses—Self-study

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