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About CPE

Need assistance to find the right mix of CPE to fit your CPE requirements and your professional development needs? Contact the ASCPA to help you plan your CPE schedule at ASCPACPE@ascpa.com or call (602) 324-6847.

I need to cancel/substitute/transfer a program. What do I do?

If this is your first time changing or canceling a course, please scroll down for the complete policy.

Otherwise, email the CPE department at ASCPACPE@ascpa.com or call our office at (602) 252-4144 with the following information:

  • Name and date of the course you are canceling or transferring to.
  • If you would like us to hold your payment for future use or refund your payment.
  • If a substitution will take place, provide the name of the person substituting for you.

Note: Cancellations less than two weeks prior to the start of the program are charged a $25 cancellation fee. Access to webcast and webinar materials will be provided via email two business days prior to the session. No refund will be issued once materials are distributed to participants. Substitutions will be permitted. 

When will I receive my CPE certificate?

Certificates are issued within five business days after the event. Note that additional processing time may be required for conferences or other large events. Email ASCPACPE@ascpa.com if it has been more than three business days and you have not received your certificate.

in-Person Seminar

Event Schedule

Full-Day Schedule

Registration & Breakfast

7:30 a.m.

Seminar

8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

All full-day, in-person seminars include refreshment breaks and lunch.

Half-Day Schedule

Registration

7:30 a.m. OR noon

Seminars

8 - 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 4 p.m.

All half-day, in-person seminars include either breakfast or an afternoon snack.

discounts and fees

CPE Pricing

Fees

Only ASCPA members and their non-CPA staff that are part of our 100% Club pay member fees. All other registrants pay nonmember fees. Payment is due upon registration.

Discounts

The Arizona Society of CPAs offers a CPE discount for early registrations to ASCPA members and their non-CPA staff who are not CPAs. In order to receive the discount, the registration form and fee must be received in the ASCPA office by May 31. The 15% discount applies only to selected seminars.

Course materials

Event Notifications & Manuals

Event Confirmations

A confirmation is emailed indicating the course name, date, times and location. It also serves as a convenient CPE record. If you have not received confirmation of registration within two business days of sending your registration form or registering online, please contact the CPE department at ASCPACPE@ascpa.com or call (602) 252-4144.

Webcast and webinar instructions are sent two business days prior to the seminar and are separate from the registration confirmation.

Event Manual & Instructions

Participants receive course materials either as a hard copy for in-person sessions or a PDF document for webcasts. We can provide a PDF copy of the course materials to webcast attendees for a $25 fee. If you would like additional copies, please contact the CPE department at ASCPACPE@ascpa.com one week prior to the course. 

Webcast and webinar materials are emailed two days prior to the event along with access instructions. Once webcast materials are distributed to participants, refunds are not issued.

How do I access my CPExpress subscription?

An email will be sent within two business days after your purchase. If you do not receive your email with instructions, contact the CPE department at ASCPACPE@ascpa.com or call (602) 252-4144.

transfers & substitutes

Change CPE Registration

Transfers

Transferring to another course may be requested via phone at (602) 252-4144 or at ASCPACPE@ascpa.com prior to the date of the seminar.

Note: Transfers made after May 31 will pay the full registration fee. Any additional fees incurred will be due prior to attending the seminar. A refund will be made if the new course costs less than the one registered for previously.

Substitutions

You may substitute another individual if you are unable to attend the seminar at any time before the event. Please notify the ASCPA office via phone at (602) 252-4144 or at ASCPACPE@ascpa.com as soon as possible.

Note: A nonmember substitute will be charged the nonmember fee(s) when substituting for a member.

Credits & Refunds

Cancel CPE Registration

Canceled by the ASCPA

The ASCPA holds the right to cancel a seminar. When the ASPCA cancels a seminar, you will receive a full refund. In the event the seminar is canceled, the ASCPA is not responsible for penalties incurred by registrants who must cancel travel arrangements.

Canceled by Registrant

Cancellations will be assessed a $25 cancellation fee when canceled less than two weeks prior to the seminar. When a cancellation is submitted, event fees will be automatically refunded to the original form of payment. Funds may be placed on the account by request only. A full refund is offered if the cancellation is submitted at least two weeks prior to the course. 

Webcast and webinar materials will be provided as a download two days prior to the session. No refund is issued once webcast materials are distributed to participants.

No Shows

If you do not attend the event, refunds are not issued; however, you will receive the course materials.

Details & FAQs

Webcasts

Checkpoint questions will be issued throughout the entire webcast/webinar to monitor attendance. Partial credit will be given for partial attendance.

Note: If you experience technical difficulty during a webcast/webinar, please email ASCPACPE@ascpa.com before the end of the webcast/webinar. We will transfer you to another event so that you may have the best experience possible.

What is a webcast? Does it count as live credit?

A webcast is the stream of the live event with audio and video. Webcasts include checkpoints to monitor attendance. All ASCPA webcasts are considered “live” presentations. 

When will I get my webcast instructions?

Webcast/webinar instructions are emailed to participants two business days in advance of the class.

Do I need to download any software for webcasts?

No, all webcasts are hosted via your browser. We highly recommend using Google Chrome as your browser.

To test, go to https://test.sherpadm.com/

CPE Certificates & Transcripts

Certificate of Attendance will be provided for each seminar or conference attended. Your certificate will be emailed within five business days of the seminar date. Certificates of attendance can be accessed on the website at any time using the CPE Tracker.

A CPE Transcript of courses taken at the ASCPA will be emailed prior to the renewal date. Members can also access their CPE transcripts at any time on the ASCPA website. You can also download a copy of your transcript using the CPE Tracker.

ASCPA Learning Center Rules

Prohibited Event Activities

No Smoking Allowed

The ASCPA complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act prohibiting smoking in office buildings and work areas, including meeting rooms, employee lounges, classrooms and private offices.

No Firearms Allowed

No firearms are allowed in ASCPA meetings and events pursuant to A.R.S. Section 4-229.

No Pets Allowed

No pets are allowed in ASCPA meetings and events unless they meet ADA requirements as a service animal.

No Children Allowed

No children are allowed at ASCPA meetings and events unless specifically stated in the marketing material.