PICPA Webinar and Podcast FAQs
Webinars
Podcasts
Webinars
Q. What is a webinar?
A. Short for Web-based seminar, a webinar is a presentation, lecture, workshop, or seminar that is transmitted over the Internet.
A key feature of a webinar is its interactive elements—the ability to give, receive, and discuss information.
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Q. How does a webinar work, and what type of equipment do I need to participate in a webinar?
A. PICPA webinars are conducted through GoToWebinar, a Web conferencing service. You will need a computer with Windows 2000 or a more recent operating system, as well as speakers or a telephone to participate. Learn more about system requirements at GoToWebinar.
Please note that if you are have trouble accessing webinars, it may be due to your workplace security or firewall settings. Contact your company's IT department so that they may allow GoToWebinar to connect.
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Q. Is a webinar live, or is it self-study?
A. PICPA webinars are live and qualify as "group study" for CPE reporting requirements.
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Q. Can I interact with a webinar speaker during the presentation?
A. Yes, you can e-mail questions and comments to the speaker during the webinar using the GoToWebinar interface. Instructions are provided at the beginning of the webinar on how to use this interface, or you can learn more through the GoToWebinar Attendee Quick Reference Guide. 
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Q. What are the benefits of webinars?
A. Webinars afford you the opportunity to learn from the comfort and convenience of your home or office. Most webinars run between one and two hours. Webinars are also cost-effective because they eliminate travel time and expenses.
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Q. What types of webinars does PICPA offer?
A. PICPA offers webinars that include tax, accounting, personal development, business management, and a variety of other hot topics.
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Q. How can I sign-up for PICPA webinars?
A. Visit www.picpa.org/webinars for a full list of upcoming webinars. To register, click "Add to Cart" and follow the prompts or call (888) 272-2001 ext. 430.
Q. How do I get webinar log-in instructions and materials?
A. Instructions and materials for webinar will be e-mailed to you appromixately one week prior to the webinar. To ensure that you receive the materials and instructions, please confirm your e-mail address with PICPA and double check your address book to allow e-mails from PICPA.
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Podcasts
Q. What is a PICPA podcast?
A. A PICPA podcast is a series of brief audio files on PICPA news or technical information that can be downloaded onto an MP3 player or listened to on your computer. Podcast times vary but typically last between three and ten minutes. PICPA podcasts are an exclusive PICPA member benefit. 
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Q. What software do I need to listen to a PICPA podcast from my computer?
A. Your computer needs to have software that allows you to play audio files. Examples include Windows Media Player, iTunes, or Quicktime.
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Q. How do I listen to a PICPA podcast?
A. Just click on the link provided for a given podcast, and wait a few moments for the file to load. Make sure your speakers are turned on.
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Q. How do I download a PICPA podcast onto my MP3 player?
A. Paste the URL (the address at the top of the Web page) of the podcast into your podcast-catching program, such as iTunes or Juice. Allow the program to download, and then sync the podcast with your MP3 player.
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Q. What is the benefit of a PICPA podcast?
A. You can catch up on important PICPA initiatives, technical information, and more without taking up too much of your time. It’s another way to access important information about PICPA and the profession with the latest technology.
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Q. Where can I find PICPA podcasts?
A. PICPA podcasts can be found on www.picpa.org in the Resources section under the heading Podcasts.
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