Self-Study CPE · built by cpas
CPE
built for the
modern CPA
The courses you want and the hours you need. Test at noon in a coffee shop or at midnight on your couch. Suit-and-tie standards with a sweatpant-friendly format.
Trusted by CPAs since 1982. Rebuilt for 2026.
Because CPE shouldn’t feel like punishment
Courses grounded in the Journal of Accountancy
Quarterly self-study exams that track what's actually moving in the profession. Take one, take ten — planner or procrastinator, the catalog meets you where you are.
Your materials,
in your inbox
A zip file with the exam and study guide lands in your email after check out. Refill the paper tray, print it, mark it up — the whole throwback ritual. Hate paper? Digital copies work too.
Pass the test,
get your credit
Email us the answer sheet for grading. We score it, send your certificate, and you're set until next year.
FULLY DIGITAL TESTING COMING SOON (yay)
so fresh. so clean.
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TOPICS:
Review Firm Pricing
Risk Management Mantras
Finance and Gen AI
Non-GAAP Measures and Disclosures
Medicare and HSA Eligibility
FBAR Penalties
Transfer Pricing
Lessons Learned from SAS 145
Risk of Providing Unintentional Financial Advice
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TOPICS:
This self-study CPE exam for CPAs covers the most important topics from the April through June 2025 Journal of Accountancy. Earn continuing education credit while staying current on ESOPs, GenAI, Taxpayer Frivolous Arguments, Deepfake Fraud, Revenue Recognition, Home Sale Gain Exclusion and more — all at your own pace.
RESOURCES:
Patience, grasshopper.
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QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING
The obvious ones, answered honestly
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Put on some stretchy pants and get comfy. Select the courses you’d like to take and checkout. The course materials will be emailed to you instantly. Do your learning and fill out your Answer Sheet (#2 pencil not required). Send it back however you’d like: photo, scan, screenshot or carrier pigeon. We’ll grade and send back your certificate upon passing.
FULLY DIGITAL TESTING COMING SOON
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You bet! - No professors, no big conference rooms, no stale pastries or burnt coffee. Do your CPE when you want, where you want. Pick up as many or few hours as you need to meet your annual requirement.
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No - We do not have a sponsor agreement with the CFP Board, the IRS, NASBA or QAS. We are however registered with Illinois (#158-000242), Pennsylvania (#PX000005-L) and Texas (#000211). Many state boards do not require sponsor registration. Check with your Board for CPE Eligibility Requirements. AE’s courses are accepted by many, but not all, state boards of accountancy.
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The following states require self-study CPE to be earned only through NASBA sponsors. If you are reporting in one of these states, our courses are likely to be denied by your state board.
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Jersey
New York
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
West Virginia
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There are multiple ways to read the Journal of Accountancy. In our experience, this is the best way. But you do you!
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No - Sorry friend. We love ethics, but we don’t teach them.
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We’re not like a normal CPE, we’re a cool CPE. Less FASB Technical Bulletins, MORE real world stories and use cases from your peers. Implementation guidance and advice from industry experts selected by the AICPA. It’s good stuff, we promise.
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You got through the exam didn’t you? This is the easy bit. We promise this won’t hurt a bit.
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Sure can! We offer group invoicing for all the folks at your firm. Send us an email to get setup. Info@accountingeducation.com