Save Now Choose Later

• How long can I wait to pick my location with my Save Now, Choose Later?

  You have until the last conference of the year. Save Now, Choose Later purchases do not carry over. You will need to contact Customer Experience before year end if you decide not to attend one of our conferences for the year. Your purchase will be replaced with store credit (if eligible) which never expires and can be used for anything on our site, including Live Events.Few readers

• How do I use my Save Now Choose Later credits to select a conference?

  Redeeming Save Now Choose Later credits is easy. Select your classes from our available Conferences and add them to your shopping cart. When you go to check out, your Save Now Choose Later credits will automatically be applied. If your credits are not being applied, please make sure you're logged in. If you need further assistance, please call us aFew readers

Certificates & Credits

• How do I access Bonus CPE online courses? When do they expire?

  Bonus CPE courses will be available to participants at the time of registration. You can apply your Bonus CPE to any Webcast or Self-Study products at checkout. Bonus CPE credits will expire in your account on December 31 at midnight EST. You will no longer be able to enroll in a course after that date. Simply log in with your email and password. Once you login you will see your available CPE Credit amount in your CPE Dashboard. You may choose any online course(s) (up to your available amountSome readers

• If I skip one of the courses at a live event (for example, leaving early), do I forfeit the credit(s) for that course outright?

  Attendees must be present in their scheduled courses during a live event day to earn full CPE credits. If a single course is skipped, attendees forfeit all credits for that day. However, attendees who leave early will still earn credits for the time they attended, with the specifics on time-wise rounding and credit allocation managed by our operations team.Some readers

• When and how will I receive my certificates of completion?

  Once attendance is reconciled, your certificates of completion will be available in your Western CPE customer account.Few readers

• What is the maximum number of CPE credits I can receive at one of your conferences?

  The maximum number of CPE credits you can earn at most Western CPE conferences is 40; this includes up to 10 Bonus CPE online credits.Few readers

Federal & California Tax Update

• How many credits is the California Federal Tax Update worth?

  Credits earned for the California Federal Tax Update (subject to change each year): 20 credits for the webcast (or FlexCast) 20 credits for the Self-Study Video version (test required) 28 credits for the Self-Study version (test required)Few readers

• CFTU Other Seminar Information

  CFTU Other Seminar Details What are the seminar class times? Seminar class times are from 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Are meals included in the registration fee? A continental breakfast is served in the morning, but lunch is on your own. You will have an hour break for lunch. If my colleague registered for a seminar and can’t attend, can I go in his or her place? Yes, you can transfer a Federal & California Tax Update seminar registration from person to person. Please call our offFew readers

• What time do the CA Federal Tax Update Seminars begin and end?

  California Federal Tax Update Seminars start at 7:30 am and end at approximately 4:30 pm.Few readers

• How many CPE credits will I earn when I participate in a Federal & California tax update seminar or webcast?

  FAQ: Federal & California Tax Update Seminars and Webcasts How many CPE credits will I earn when I participate in a Federal & California tax update seminar or webcast? Participants will earn 16 live CPE credits for completing either a seminar or webcast. When and how will I receive my certificate of completion? After we receive attendance verification forms back in our office, certificates of completion for a seminar will be added to your account within 10 business dFew readers

• CFTU Travel & Reservations

  California Federal Tax Update Travel & Reservations Q: Do I need to make my own travel and hotel reservations? A: Yes. Each individual is responsible for making his or her own travel and hotel reservations.Few readers

Transfers & Locations

• Is there a preview of your 2025 conference locations?

  No, there is not a preview available yet. We usually have a preview of our conference locations available in the early fall. Please check back with us around that time for the latest updates. Thank you for your understanding and patience!Few readers

• I’ve registered for a conference and want to transfer locations, can do I do that?

  We can help! Please call us at (800) 822-4194 or email wcpe@westerncpe.com.Few readers

• Can I switch to a different course once I’m at the conference?

  Yes, please find our table and our staff can switch your course.Few readers

Group Registrations

• How do I register a group and get the group discount rate?

  Please call (844) 690-2167 and ask to speak to a Corporate Solutions representative. Group discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer or promotion.Few readers

• Can I sign up for a 3-, 4-, or 5-day conference package and then split the conference days between different sites?

  To provide our customers with the utmost flexibility, Western CPE happily accommodates split registration requests. For example, if you register to attend 5 days, you can take your family to Orlando for 3 class days and then go to Las Vegas later in the year for the other 2 class days. Keep in mind that when you register and pay for a conference, you must use those conference days in the same calendar year and cannot be transferred to another year.Few readers

• Do you offer group discounts for your conferences?

  Western CPE offers group discounts for conferences. Please call (844) 690-2167 and ask to speak to a Corporate Solutions representative. Group discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer or promotion.Few readers

• Do you offer any bulk CPE or group discounts for webcasts?

  If you would like to purchase CPE for 5+ people in your firm or organization, please call (844) 690-2167 toll-free. Ask to speak to a Group Solutions representative for information on our group rates. Learn more about Bulk CPE Credit Packages.Few readers

Conferences

• 2025 Conference Details

  Details for our 2025 conferences such as hotel rates, booking links, specific courses offered, and instructors are typically finalized in March, at which time customers will be able to book conferences at specific locations. If you'd like, you can add yourself to our email list here so that you receive updates when location details are posted! If you know you would like to attend one of our upcoming conferences, you can purchase Save Now ChPopular

• Can I cancel my conference registration? What happens if I have to cancel a conference?

  Yes! Our options for canceling a conference are as follows: You can either switch your conference days for Bonus CPE which allows 6 Bonus CPE per day for each day you would have attended. These credits will expire on December 31st. Another option is to switch your canceled conference for store credit which never expires but you will forfeit your additional 2 Bonus CPE you received for purchasing the conference.Some readers

• Dress Code

  Dress code for our conferences is business casual! However, conference rooms have been known to get rather chilly so we always recommend bringing a light jacket, just in case.Some readers

• Does Western CPE make flight reservations for conference attendees?

  Western CPE does not book flights for conference participants.Some readers

• Are meals included in the conference registration fee?

  Breakfast for conference attendees is served each morning prior to class and a light snack is provided mid-morning. Attendees are on their own for lunch and dinner.Few readers

• Can I register a guest to attend a conference with me?

  Yes! We sincerely appreciate all customer referrals and encourage you to bring along your peers so that they may experience our popular CPE Conferences firsthand. Individual guests will be charged our full registration fee, and for groups of 5 or more, discounts are available.Few readers

• What happens if I can’t attend the conference in person and opt for bonus credits?

  Each day you attend a conference, you are awarded 6 credits for completing the course. You also get an additional 2 bonus credits awarded to you that can be used for online CPE. Keeping in mind that bonus credits expire at the end of each calendar year. You must attend the conference to obtain your 2 additional credits for each day. If you decide to cancel the conference by switching your conference to online CPE or store credit, you forfeit your additional Bonus CPE.Few readers

• When and how can I book my hotel for a 2024 conference?

  We are excited to announce that the room block links for all 2024 conference locations have now been released and are available for booking. Visit our conference location pages to reserve your discounted hotel room at our host resorts. Availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For those who have signed up for our emails, a notification has been sent out about the availability of these links. Ensure to book your accommodations early to take advantage of these excluFew readers

• I booked a room at the conference location’s overflow hotel that you offered. Will there be transportation provided?

  Provided transportation is at the hotel’s discretion whether it is provided to guests. If you are unsure if transportation will be provided, please contact the hotel directly.Few readers

• I have loyalty points as part of your conference loyalty program, where can I see how many I have?

  Just contact us via phone, email or online, and we’ll let you know.Few readers

• When can I choose my courses and room booking link for my Save Now, Choose Later conference?

  Once you've purchased a Save Now, Choose Later option, we'll send you the room booking links and course registration details via email as soon as they're ready for selection.Few readers

• Does Western CPE make hotel reservations for conference attendees?

  Western CPE has contracted discounted accommodations with the resort properties, however all customers are responsible for making their own reservations directly with the hotel either through the reservation link on our website or by calling the hotel directly and specifying you are a Western CPE conference attendee. Group rates apply to initial room blocks, which occasionally sell out. It’s always best to make your room reservation immediately after booking your conference.Few readers

• Is the cost of the hotel included in the conference price?

  The conference registration price does not include lodging. The conference price is just for your CPE.Few readers

Federal Tax Update

• Travel & Reservations

  Travel & Reservations Q: Do I need to make my own travel and hotel reservations? A: Yes. Each individual is responsible for making his or her own travel and hotel reservations.Popular

• Other Seminar Information

  Other Seminar Information Do I have to attend both seminar days at the same location? No. You can split your seminar registration between two sites. For example, you could attend a day in Bellevue and the other day in Seattle. Are meals included in the seminar registration fee? A continental breakfast is served in the morning, but lunch is on your own. You’ll have an hour break for lunch. What are seminar class times? Federal Tax Update seminar classes run from 8Few readers

• What is the venue for my live event? What time does my event start?

  Finding Venue and Start Time Information for Live Events All venue and start time information for our live events are available on each event's page on our website. Here's how you can find this information: Navigate to Live Events: From the navigation bar at the top of our website, hover your mouse over "Live Events". You will see a dropdown menu where you can select from conferences, Federal Tax Update Seminars, California Federal Tax Update Seminars, or our New Money Summit. NewSome readers

• Will manuals be available for the individual and business update at the location?

  We no longer offer hard copy manuals at our live locations.Few readers

• Who will receive credit from the two day Tax Updates?

  CPAs, CFAs, CFPs, CTECs, EAs, and Tax Professionals. *EAs will not be receiving credit for the purely California portion of the seminar.Few readers

• Is the California Federal Tax Update Manual separated into multiple books or is it included in the same book?

  All of the information for California and Federal is included in the same book. Be sure to select the correct manual if you are enrolling in the Federal & California Update.Few readers

• I pre-ordered the California/Federal Tax Update. How do I get the course materials?

  You don’t have to do a thing! Course materials will be loaded to your Western CPE Dashboard when they become available. If you would like a hard copy of the manual shipped to you, follow the links below: Federal Tax Update Manual California and Federal Tax Update ManualFew readers

• Sign in at the conference and/or seminar

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• Western CPE Live Show(s) & Webcasts

  We use Zoom Webinars for our free streaming webinars. Please make sure you have registered on the product page and check your spam/junk email folder for an email from no-reply@zoom.us If you still have not received a link, please contact Customer Experience via chat or if you prefer email, you can email us by clicking this link.  For compliance reasons, in order for us to provide you with CPE credit, please note the following: PFew readers

• What is the difference between a seminar and a conference? Why is the price so different?

  Seminars are two days, whereas a conference is between 1-5 days depending on how many you'd like to attend. Conference days allot 6 earned credit hours per day whereas Tax Update Seminars allot 8 credit hours earned for each day. Other than the amount of days and credit hours, you will not receive any bonus credits at a seminar. With a conference, you will receive 2 bonus credits per day that you attend live in person.Few readers