QAS
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The Quality Assurance Service (QAS), established by NASBA in 1998, provides assistance to State Boards and their licensees through its approval of the highest quality CPE providers of self study courses.
Learning providers able to meet the QAS requirements and who are willing to make a commitment to meet the highest CPE program standards are welcome to apply. The QAS program is intended solely for self study learning providers. Organizations involved only in CPE program presentation of group live and group internet based programs should not seek approval.
View the list of approved QAS learning providers and QAS course listings
Benefits of the Quality Assurance Service
- Assures the highest level of preparation of self study programs.
- Provides licensees with a listing of quality sponsors conducting programs in compliance with requirements of State Boards and the applicable Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs.
- Learning providers become listed among quality CPE program sponsors that have been certified to conduct self study programs in compliance with the requirements of State Accountancy Boards and the uniform standards for continuing education in the accounting profession.
- Identifies sponsors who issue certificates of completion and maintain other appropriate records for CPAs.
- Improves the overall quality of self study CPE.
- Approved sponsors are authorized to use the QAS logo and approved sponsor language in all marketing materials. Many accountants look for the logo as soon as they receive program materials in the mail.
QAS Requirements
Consideration for the QAS program will be limited to learning providers who comply with QAS requirements and standards. All programs offered by QAS sponsors must fall within one, or more, of the accepted CPE subject areas. Please note that Personal Development is not accepted for QAS programs.
Applying for QAS Membership
NASBA QAS approval of self study programs is a prestigious accomplishment for learning providers that requires a rigorous review process. Individual self study programs are evaluated to assure they meet the highest standards for quality and instructional design. Companies seeking to achieve this level of certification for self study programs can learn more about the application process by clicking the How to Apply the link below.
