Complimentary CPE

Complimentary CPE FAQs

• Is there a fee for complimentary CPE?

  There are no fees to utilize the complimentary CPE benefits other than payment of membership dues.

• Who is eligible for complimentary CPE?

  Free registration for certain courses is automatically provided to all who join or renew their PICPA membership. To join, visit picpa.org/join. To renew, visit picpa.org/renew. 

• How do I know what courses are part of complimentary CPE?

  Complimentary CPE courses are preselected. You are not able to pick courses other than those that are designated as such. Eligible courses will be listed on the Complimentary CPE page and will have a $0 price for members. For on-demand free CPE, there will be a CPE Academy icon in the description. Additional courses will be added throughout the year.

• How do I find the events that are included with my membership?

  To find complimentary CPE courses, visit www.picpa.org/freecpe. Courses will be added throughout the year. You are encouraged to check www.picpa.org/freecpe on a monthly basis.

• What if I cannot attend a live complimentary CPE course?

  The PICPA will offer many opportunities for members to earn complimentary CPE from live courses to obtain at least 16 credits. Substitutions of other PICPA events are not permitted.

• Do I have to preregister for complimentary CPE events?

  Yes, you need to preregister for the events you wish to attend. If you have renewed your 2021-2022 membership, you will receive regular emails about the courses and how to register.

• What if I join or renew in the middle of the year?

  The number of credits you will be eligible to receive is determined by when you join or renew. Courses will be spread out over the course of the fiscal year, which is May 1 through April 30. The earlier that you join or renew your membership during the fiscal year, the more credits you can receive.