CPE Monitor eNewsletters
CPE Monitor is a quarterly eNewsletter designed specifically for Registry Sponsors, state boards of accountancy and other organizations in the learning provider community to communicate news, updates, industry best practices, tips for getting the most out of your membership and more.
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See below for archived articles of the CPE Monitor:
December 2011
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Gateway to New Audiences, Peer Sharing & Support
When the popularity of Twitter and Facebook took off a few years ago as a medium for businesses, NASBA was an early adopter.
Standards Review Wraps Up in December
After extending the comment period through December 1, 2011, NASBA has now closed the public-input portion of the CPE Standards review process. So, what's next?
Don't Forget Your Payment!
Often members of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors submit their renewal form in plenty of time before their renewal date, but then are surprised to find that they are out of compliance. Why? The most common reason is failure to submit payment of the renewal fee prior to the renewal date.
Welcome Aboard New Sponsors
Our sponsors are very important to us. We congratulate those sponsors who have successfully demonstrated compliance with the Standards and received NASBA sponsorship approval. We send out weekly tweets announcing the latest additions to our National Registry.
Click here to see the organizations that have been added to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors from August 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011.
September 2011
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Tax Return Preparers: IRS mandates 15 Hours of CE annually
As early as January 2012, the Internal Revenue Service will be putting into place new regulations requiring that all paid tax preparers take 15 hours of continuing education annually.
NASBA, AICPA, Boards Release Exposure Draft for Public Comment
The revised Statement on Standards for CPE Programs (Standards) continues its journey toward implementation, and now you have the chance to offer input.
Updates, Upgrades & More: Learning Market site highlights new standards, expands existing features
The Learning Market website continues to add new features in response to changes in both the accounting and continuing-education arenas.
Don't Be Late! On-time registration allows providers to avoid fees
Members of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors are asked to renew their membership annually, and NASBA has enhanced the process for doing so.
Handling Complaints More Effectively: New tool allows online-submission
In its continued efforts to automate and simplify documentation requirements, NASBA has implemented a new online complaint form. The actual complaint investigation process remains unchanged.
Welcome Aboard New Sponsors
Our sponsors are very important to us. We congratulate those sponsors who have successfully demonstrated compliance with the Standards and received NASBA sponsorship approval.
June 2011
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CPE Standards review next steps include evaluating, incorporating feedback
The CPE Standards' review process took a major step forward with the distribution of a working draft at the recent CPE Conference.
New Online System Improves CPE Provider Applications, Renewals
It's one thing to streamline a process to save some time. It's quite another to transform a system that once required weeks to submit and boil it down to something completed in mere hours
Tips and Key Features: CPE Online Application and Renewal
Although CPE providers have been thrilled with the conversion from manual to online applications and renewals, some of the system's finer points are easy to miss.
New Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn presence serves CPAs, learning providers
NASBA maintains a presence on Facebook and Twitter to engage and inform members, as well as others who follow its activities
Caldwell merges responsibilities as Gen. Counsel, Compliance Services Dir.
After eight years with NASBA as General Counsel and overseeing the Business Development department, Maria Caldwell became the Director of Compliance Services in February.
CPE Conference Report
The beautiful Coronado Bay of San Diego hosted this year's CPE Conference in March, where NASBA officials met with providers to discuss proposed revisions of the Standards and other news.
Speakers Inform, Entertain Attendees
Though the event's core revolved around the CPE Standards, other topics beneficial to sponsors were also covered.
Panel Discussions Connect Task Force, Attendees
That body pulled together various recommendations into the working draft, and also attended the conference in order to meet live with sponsors.
Welcome Aboard New Sponsors
Our sponsors are very important to us. We congratulate those sponsors who have successfully demonstrated compliance with the Standards and received NASBA sponsorship approval.
February 2011
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The Monitor Message
2011 is here! Join us as we celebrate new beginnings and reach for new opportunities in the months ahead!
State Regulatory Updates
Recent CPE requirements update for California, Hawaii, South Carolina and Virgina
CPE Task Force Update and Progressive Timeline
View the latest information on the CPE Task Force including task force members and updated timeline.
Spotlight on... Learning and Leadership
"How to Succeed in the New Normal", an article by Tom Hood. As the Great Recession of 2008 begins to recede, organizations are beginning to ask, “What’s next? How do we succeed in this “new normal?”
Where Do I... How Do I...
With the launch of a new Web site and the launch of a new online application system, it may be a little tricky to find certain pieces of information. View this article for guidance on making payments and where to find specific applications.
Welcome Aboard New Sponsors
Our sponsors are very important to us. We congratulate those sponsors who have successfully demonstrated compliance with the Standards and received NASBA sponsorship approval.
