NASBA

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

  CPE credit measurement is based on NASBA’s Registry guidelines of 1 CPE credit for every 50 minutes. Certain states or governing bodies still base their CPE credits on 100-minute hours. If you’re uncertain of your state’s or governing body’s specific CPE requirements, your state board of accountancy or governing body can provide you the information you need.Few readers

• What NASBA delivery methods are offered by Western CPE?

  Conferences—Group live In-House Training—Group live (please see Corporate Solutions) Webcasts—Group Internet-based Self-Study Online, Hard Copy, and Video—QAS Self-StudyFew readers

IRS

• Why are my courses not appearing on my IRS account?

  Make sure we have your PTIN. Double check your PTIN and Name match IRS information (Your PTIN must begin with the letter P followed by eight numeric characters. If your name and PTIN are incorrectly entered, you may still receive a certificate, but your credit will not be reported to the IRS) To ensure your CPE hours are reported, contact us with your PTIN number, as well as the first and last name you are registered under with the IRSFew readers

• Does Western CPE report my credits to the IRS?

  Credits will be submitted to the IRS if the following are all true: The course is registered with the IRS (identified by IRS Course Number in the compliance details of the course description); The course has been completed by an EA or OTRP, and; We have the EA/OTRP’s PTIN.Few readers

Sponsor ID Numbers

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

  NASBA Registry: 103220 Texas: 006477 New York: 001353 Florida Ethics Provider: 0003728 CFP® Professional: 3199 CTEC® Provider ID: 2071 IRS: 0MYXBFew readers

State Specific Inquriries

• 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. New York and Texas require sponsors to individually register with their states as continuing education sponsors. We are registered sponsors in New York (sponsor ID number 001353 – Ethics) 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 StatFew readers

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

  Western CPE complies with NASBA standards for interactivity; however, the requirements of individual states may vary. Please contact your state board for final ruling.Few readers

• Where can I find the requirements for my state?

  You can click here to view your state specific requirements.Few readers

• 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

  The New Jersey State Board of Accountancy lists only New Jersey approved providers on its website. NASBA providers are not required to register with the state board and thus will not be listed. Western CPE, as a NASBA provider, is accepted by the New Jersey State Board.Few readers

• Do your courses meet the California 4-CPE-credit fraud requirement?

  Because California does not “preapprove” courses from any CPE provider, we have noted the courses on our website that follow the California State Board of Accountancy’s fraud CPE guidelines. This information is located in the compliance section of the course description.Few readers

• Do you report credits for CFP?

  Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board.Few readers

• 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 the course details.Few readers

• What time zone is used for time-stamping certificates of completion?

  The time displayed on certificates of completion is Eastern time.Few readers

• Do your courses require advanced preparation?

  Western CPE courses do not require advanced preparation unless otherwise noted in the course details.Few readers

• Do your courses provide CE credits for CFP® professionals?

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