CPE RESOURCES

Find information about CPE requirements, events, and subject areas to succeed in your accounting career.

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CPE Credit Types & Subject Areas

The FAE CPE Store has an extensive library of conferences, seminars, webcasts, and on demand courses that will help you complete your accounting subject area CPE hours, for both the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).

Accounting

CPE Credits for the Accounting Subject Area

Just a few of our Accounting CPE Courses include:

  • Sustainability Investment Leadership Conference - 8 Accounting (NYSED) / Accounting (NASBA) CPE credits
  • Latest Developments in Not-for-Profit Accounting and Auditing - 4 Accounting (NYSED) / Accounting (NASBA) credits, 4 Auditing (NYSED)/ Auditing (NASBA) credits
  • Government Accounting & Auditing Conference - 4 Accounting (NYSED) / Accounting (Governmental) (NASBA) credits, 3 Auditing (NYSED) / Auditing (Governmental) (NASBA) credits, 1 Ethics (NYSED) / Regulatory Ethics (NASBA) credit
  • Revenue Recognition: Mastering the New FASB Requirements - 8 Accounting (NYSED) / Accounting (NASBA) credits
  • Fair Value Measurement and how it relates to Employee Benefit Plans - 1 Accounting (NYSED) credit
  • GASB Update - 2 Accounting (NYSED) credits
About the Accounting CPE Subject Area:

Courses in this subject area focus on the development of professional knowledge and skills related to generally accepted accounting principles; comprehensive bases of accounting; and/or accounting processes and related financial reporting. Relevant subject matter includes authoritative pronouncements and accounting principles issued by the standard setting bodies as well as related subjects that are generally classified within the accounting discipline.

Individual programs in this subject area could cover newly promulgated financial reporting requirements/standards; accounting concepts and principles; preparation and compilation of financial statements; measurement; recognition and presentation of specific financial statement items; and internal controls for profit and nonprofit entities.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


CPE Credits for the Accounting Subject Area

Just a few of our Accounting CPE Courses include:

  • Sustainability Investment Leadership Conference - 8 Accounting (NYSED) / Accounting (NASBA) CPE credits
  • Latest Developments in Not-for-Profit Accounting and Auditing - 4 Accounting (NYSED) / Accounting (NASBA) credits, 4 Auditing (NYSED)/ Auditing (NASBA) credits
  • Government Accounting & Auditing Conference - 4 Accounting (NYSED) / Accounting (Governmental) (NASBA) credits, 3 Auditing (NYSED) / Auditing (Governmental) (NASBA) credits, 1 Ethics (NYSED) / Regulatory Ethics (NASBA) credit
  • Revenue Recognition: Mastering the New FASB Requirements - 8 Accounting (NYSED) / Accounting (NASBA) credits
  • Fair Value Measurement and how it relates to Employee Benefit Plans - 1 Accounting (NYSED) credit
  • GASB Update - 2 Accounting (NYSED) credits
About the Accounting CPE Subject Area:

Courses in this subject area focus on the development of professional knowledge and skills related to generally accepted accounting principles; comprehensive bases of accounting; and/or accounting processes and related financial reporting. Relevant subject matter includes authoritative pronouncements and accounting principles issued by the standard setting bodies as well as related subjects that are generally classified within the accounting discipline.

Individual programs in this subject area could cover newly promulgated financial reporting requirements/standards; accounting concepts and principles; preparation and compilation of financial statements; measurement; recognition and presentation of specific financial statement items; and internal controls for profit and nonprofit entities.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


Advisory Services

CPE Credits for the Advisory Services Subject Area

Just a few of our Advisory Services CPE Courses include:

  • Business Valuation Conference - 8 Advisory Services (NYSED) / Management Advisory Services (NASBA) credits
  • The CPA as Financial Planner - 12 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits, 4 Advisory Services (NYSED) / Business Management & Organization (NASBA) credits
  • Anti-Money Laundering Conference - 8 Advisory Services (NYSED) / Management Advisory Services (NASBA) credits
  • Keynote Address: Why Financial Planning Makes Sense for CPAs - 1 Advisory Services (NYSED) credit
  • Best-of-Breed Technology for a Financial Advisory Firm - 1 Advisory Services (NYSED) credit
  • Valuing a Business When Developing a Client’s Personal Financial Plan - 1 Advisory Services (NYSED) credit
About the Advisory Services CPE Subject Area:

This subject area encompasses the various advisory services provided by accountants to clients. Traditionally these services involve analyzing, evaluating, designing and, in some situations, implementing the systems that affect the planning, organizing and controlling of any phase of activity in a business or nonprofit enterprise. Less traditional advisory services include technology consulting, personal financial planning and small business consulting.

Relevant programs within this category could cover planning and control systems for business or notforprofit organizations. These systems could target specific business processes such as manufacturing, marketing, human resources, research and development, and information management.

Practice management courses would be eligible for CPE credit under this category IF the course content focuses on improving the delivery of services to clients. Such courses could cover organizational structure, human resources management, preparation for quality review and other clientrelated administrative services. Courses that focus on marketing professional services or improving profitability for the accounting firm will not be eligible for CPE credit.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


CPE Credits for the Advisory Services Subject Area

Just a few of our Advisory Services CPE Courses include:

  • Business Valuation Conference - 8 Advisory Services (NYSED) / Management Advisory Services (NASBA) credits
  • The CPA as Financial Planner - 12 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits, 4 Advisory Services (NYSED) / Business Management & Organization (NASBA) credits
  • Anti-Money Laundering Conference - 8 Advisory Services (NYSED) / Management Advisory Services (NASBA) credits
  • Keynote Address: Why Financial Planning Makes Sense for CPAs - 1 Advisory Services (NYSED) credit
  • Best-of-Breed Technology for a Financial Advisory Firm - 1 Advisory Services (NYSED) credit
  • Valuing a Business When Developing a Client’s Personal Financial Plan - 1 Advisory Services (NYSED) credit
About the Advisory Services CPE Subject Area:

This subject area encompasses the various advisory services provided by accountants to clients. Traditionally these services involve analyzing, evaluating, designing and, in some situations, implementing the systems that affect the planning, organizing and controlling of any phase of activity in a business or nonprofit enterprise. Less traditional advisory services include technology consulting, personal financial planning and small business consulting.

Relevant programs within this category could cover planning and control systems for business or notforprofit organizations. These systems could target specific business processes such as manufacturing, marketing, human resources, research and development, and information management.

Practice management courses would be eligible for CPE credit under this category IF the course content focuses on improving the delivery of services to clients. Such courses could cover organizational structure, human resources management, preparation for quality review and other clientrelated administrative services. Courses that focus on marketing professional services or improving profitability for the accounting firm will not be eligible for CPE credit.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


Auditing

CPE Credits for the Auditing Subject Area

Just a few of our Auditing CPE Courses include:

  • Fraud Update: Detecting and Preventing the Top Ten Fraud Schemes - 8 Auditing (NYSED)/ Auditing (NASBA) credits
  • Upcoming Peer Review: Is Your Firm Ready? - 8 Auditing (NYSED)/ Auditing (NASBA) credits
  • Audits of 401(k) Plans - 8 Auditing (NYSED) credits
  • Combating Fraud: Turning Vulnerability to Victory Every Day - 8 Auditing (NYSED)/ Auditing (NASBA) credits
  • How To Audit Fair Value - 1 Auditing (NYSED) credit
  • AICPA GAQC Update - 2 Auditing (NYSED) credits
About the Auditing CPE Subject Area:

This subject area includes the body of knowledge that deals with the basic service of the public accounting profession examining and reporting on financial statements. It also includes the examination or review of internal and administrative controls, operations and/or government programs. Courses on professional conduct and ethics are appropriately categorized in the auditing category.

Individual programs classified in this area could cover audit theory and philosophy; generally accepted auditing standards; evaluation of internal controls; substantive audit procedures; audit sampling; reporting on financial statements; review services; computer and government audits; and Securities and Exchange Commission audit activities and requirements.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


CPE Credits for the Auditing Subject Area

Just a few of our Auditing CPE Courses include:

  • Fraud Update: Detecting and Preventing the Top Ten Fraud Schemes - 8 Auditing (NYSED)/ Auditing (NASBA) credits
  • Upcoming Peer Review: Is Your Firm Ready? - 8 Auditing (NYSED)/ Auditing (NASBA) credits
  • Audits of 401(k) Plans - 8 Auditing (NYSED) credits
  • Combating Fraud: Turning Vulnerability to Victory Every Day - 8 Auditing (NYSED)/ Auditing (NASBA) credits
  • How To Audit Fair Value - 1 Auditing (NYSED) credit
  • AICPA GAQC Update - 2 Auditing (NYSED) credits
About the Auditing CPE Subject Area:

This subject area includes the body of knowledge that deals with the basic service of the public accounting profession examining and reporting on financial statements. It also includes the examination or review of internal and administrative controls, operations and/or government programs. Courses on professional conduct and ethics are appropriately categorized in the auditing category.

Individual programs classified in this area could cover audit theory and philosophy; generally accepted auditing standards; evaluation of internal controls; substantive audit procedures; audit sampling; reporting on financial statements; review services; computer and government audits; and Securities and Exchange Commission audit activities and requirements.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


Ethics

CPE Credits for the Ethics Subject Area

Just a few of our Ethics CPE Courses include:

  • FAE's Ethics Update for Members In Business 2016 - 4 Ethics (NYSED) credits
  • Professional Ethics and Conduct - 1 Ethics (NYSED) credits
  • FAE's Ethics Update for Public Practice 2016 - 4 Ethics (NYSED) credits
  • Business and Industry Conference - 1 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credit, 1 Ethics (NYSED) / Regulatory Ethics (NASBA) credit, 6 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Specialized Knowledge (NASBA) credits
About the Ethics CPE Subject Area:

This field of study includes coursework which will increase the accountants’ knowledge of ethical standards for the profession. Coursework will focus on New York State Education Law, Rules of the Board of Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. The foundation course will cover topics including introduction to ethic concepts, the psychology of moral development, judgement and values, the sociology of professions, virtue and the role of rules of ethics, public expectations of CPA’s responsibilities, and ethical dilemmas. The role of the Board of Regents and the State Education Department, highlighting New York State law, rules, and regulations, including a comparison and contrast to AICPA and New York State Society of CPAs ethics rules, and enforcement of rules on ethics will also be covered.

Ethics coursework in the specific fields of accounting, auditing, and taxation will be acceptable and should include updates on New York State and AICPA ethics rules, ethical guidance in the specialty practice, information on recent litigation related to ethical concerns or issues in the area of specialization, and discussion of case studies in the field relating to ethical issues.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


CPE Credits for the Ethics Subject Area

Just a few of our Ethics CPE Courses include:

  • FAE's Ethics Update for Members In Business 2016 - 4 Ethics (NYSED) credits
  • Professional Ethics and Conduct - 1 Ethics (NYSED) credits
  • FAE's Ethics Update for Public Practice 2016 - 4 Ethics (NYSED) credits
  • Business and Industry Conference - 1 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credit, 1 Ethics (NYSED) / Regulatory Ethics (NASBA) credit, 6 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Specialized Knowledge (NASBA) credits
About the Ethics CPE Subject Area:

This field of study includes coursework which will increase the accountants’ knowledge of ethical standards for the profession. Coursework will focus on New York State Education Law, Rules of the Board of Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. The foundation course will cover topics including introduction to ethic concepts, the psychology of moral development, judgement and values, the sociology of professions, virtue and the role of rules of ethics, public expectations of CPA’s responsibilities, and ethical dilemmas. The role of the Board of Regents and the State Education Department, highlighting New York State law, rules, and regulations, including a comparison and contrast to AICPA and New York State Society of CPAs ethics rules, and enforcement of rules on ethics will also be covered.

Ethics coursework in the specific fields of accounting, auditing, and taxation will be acceptable and should include updates on New York State and AICPA ethics rules, ethical guidance in the specialty practice, information on recent litigation related to ethical concerns or issues in the area of specialization, and discussion of case studies in the field relating to ethical issues.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


Specialized Knowledge

CPE Credits for the Specialized Knowledge and Industry Subject Area

Just a few of our Specialized Knowledge CPE Courses include:

  • Annual Update for Controllers - 8 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Specialized Knowledge (NASBA) credits
  • Broker/Dealer Conference - 8 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Specialized Knowledge (NASBA) credits
  • Controller/CFO Update: Hot Topics Facing Today's Financial Professionals - 4 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Finance (NASBA) credits
  • Gaining a Competitive Advantage: Critical Skills for CFOS and Controllers - 4 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Finance (NASBA) credits
  • Health Care Conference - 8 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Specialized Knowledge (NASBA) credits
  • Top 5 Trends in Forecasting and Analytics - 1 Specialized Knowledge / Industries (NYSED) credit
About the Specialized Knowledge and Applications Related to Specialized Industries CPE Subject Area:

This subject area focuses on the development of professional skills and knowledge related to specialized industries and business entities. These industries are often identified by the title of an AICPA industry audit guide and employ specialized accounting principles and practices, encounter distinctive tax problems and audit issues, or require unique advisory services.

Individual programs that fall within this category could cover industry specific: accounting and auditing standards; terminology and technology; legislative or regulatory requirements; marketing or distribution systems and issues; economic structures; and sources of financing.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


CPE Credits for the Specialized Knowledge and Industry Subject Area

Just a few of our Specialized Knowledge CPE Courses include:

  • Annual Update for Controllers - 8 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Specialized Knowledge (NASBA) credits
  • Broker/Dealer Conference - 8 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Specialized Knowledge (NASBA) credits
  • Controller/CFO Update: Hot Topics Facing Today's Financial Professionals - 4 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Finance (NASBA) credits
  • Gaining a Competitive Advantage: Critical Skills for CFOS and Controllers - 4 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Finance (NASBA) credits
  • Health Care Conference - 8 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Specialized Knowledge (NASBA) credits
  • Top 5 Trends in Forecasting and Analytics - 1 Specialized Knowledge / Industries (NYSED) credit
About the Specialized Knowledge and Applications Related to Specialized Industries CPE Subject Area:

This subject area focuses on the development of professional skills and knowledge related to specialized industries and business entities. These industries are often identified by the title of an AICPA industry audit guide and employ specialized accounting principles and practices, encounter distinctive tax problems and audit issues, or require unique advisory services.

Individual programs that fall within this category could cover industry specific: accounting and auditing standards; terminology and technology; legislative or regulatory requirements; marketing or distribution systems and issues; economic structures; and sources of financing.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


Taxation

CPE Credits for the Accounting Subject Area

Just a few of our Taxation CPE Courses include:

  • Making Sense of Annual Contracts and Roth Conversions - 2 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits
  • A Practical Guide to Small Business Health Ins. and Fringe Benefits: 2015 and Beyond - 8 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits
  • The Complete Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues - 8 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits
  • Estate Planning Conference - 8 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits
  • Annual Tax Plenary Conference - 8 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits
  • Concerns Surrounding Compensation from a Federal and State Perspective - 1 Taxation (NYSED) credit
About the Taxation CPE Subject Area:

This subject area includes local, state, federal and international tax compliance and tax planning for individuals, businesses, estates and trusts. Compliance includes tax return preparation and review, as well as Internal Revenue Service examinations, ruling requests and protests. Tax planning focuses on applying tax rules to prospective transactions and understanding the tax implications of unusual or complex transactions. It also includes alternative tax treatments and advising clients on taxsaving opportunities.

Programs offered in this subject area could cover tax research and theory; application of tax rules to different forms and types of taxpayers; specialized taxes, return preparation; tax authorities' examinations; rulings and appeals; tax exempt organizations; tax accounting; and employee compensation and tax deferral plans.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


CPE Credits for the Accounting Subject Area

Just a few of our Taxation CPE Courses include:

  • Making Sense of Annual Contracts and Roth Conversions - 2 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits
  • A Practical Guide to Small Business Health Ins. and Fringe Benefits: 2015 and Beyond - 8 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits
  • The Complete Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues - 8 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits
  • Estate Planning Conference - 8 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits
  • Annual Tax Plenary Conference - 8 Taxation (NYSED) / Taxes (NASBA) credits
  • Concerns Surrounding Compensation from a Federal and State Perspective - 1 Taxation (NYSED) credit
About the Taxation CPE Subject Area:

This subject area includes local, state, federal and international tax compliance and tax planning for individuals, businesses, estates and trusts. Compliance includes tax return preparation and review, as well as Internal Revenue Service examinations, ruling requests and protests. Tax planning focuses on applying tax rules to prospective transactions and understanding the tax implications of unusual or complex transactions. It also includes alternative tax treatments and advising clients on taxsaving opportunities.

Programs offered in this subject area could cover tax research and theory; application of tax rules to different forms and types of taxpayers; specialized taxes, return preparation; tax authorities' examinations; rulings and appeals; tax exempt organizations; tax accounting; and employee compensation and tax deferral plans.

Description is provided by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Click here to learn more


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