Outside of taking CPE courses, CPE credit can be earned for certain activities that enhance the CPAs competence, like authoring material or gaining additional professional certifications. These extra activities must meet specific criteria and carry limitations found in the
CPE Rules.
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Authored Published Material: Maximum 2 CPE hours
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University/College: Courses beyond introductory courses related to the accounting field may be granted CPE credit. One semester hour equals 15 CPE hours; One quarter hour equals 10 CPE hours; Non-credit courses - each classroom hour will equal one qualifying hour. Note: Review or Exam Prep courses will not qualify.