[michaelabs22]

I was wondering for anyone who has their CPA but left public accounting: How do you manage your CPE credits/organize taking them (best practices I guess) and how long have you/do you plan on keeping your CPA while not in public? Did you join AICPA or your state chapter? I left public after a few years to become the CFO of a school (better schedule with my wife who also works in a school) and am just curious to hear from people not in public about their intentions, how they use their certificate, etc. Thanks in advance!

A - 10/28/12 - Passed!!!
B - 11/20/12 - Passed!!!
F - 11/12/13 - Passed!!!
R - 02/01/13 - Passed!!!

Work Experience - Done!
Ethics Exam - Boom! Done!

RI Licensed CPA.

[sbarkerACPA]

@Michael I am a state employee and my agency does not cover the cost of membership or CPEs. I joined the AICPA and they have a product (for the lack of a better word) called CPExpress and it offers CPE hours for a set price. Also KPMG and Deloitte has free webinars that can earn you CPEs. https://www.cpa2biz.com/AST/Main/CPA2BIZ_Primary/Tax/Research/PRDOVR~PC-BYF-XX/PC-BYF-XX.jsp

BEC: 74;81
AUD: 77
REG: 71; 80
FAR: 78
License for CPA----APPROVED
CPA Class of 2013

[sbarkerACPA]

@Michael I am a state employee and my agency does not cover the cost of membership or CPEs. I joined the AICPA and they have a product (for the lack of a better word) called CPExpress and it offers CPE hours for a set price. Also KPMG and Deloitte has free webinars that can earn you CPEs. https://www.cpa2biz.com/AST/Main/CPA2BIZ_Primary/Tax/Research/PRDOVR~PC-BYF-XX/PC-BYF-XX.jsp

BEC: 74;81
AUD: 77
REG: 71; 80
FAR: 78
License for CPA----APPROVED
CPA Class of 2013

[Kelestrel]

I don't even have my CPA yet, and I attend free CPE classes from Accounting Web (https://www.accountingweb.com) and CPA Academy (https://www.cpaacademy.org).

REG Aug 16, 2014
FAR Oct 04, 2014
AUD Feb 15
BEC May 15

[Kelestrel]

I don't even have my CPA yet, and I attend free CPE classes from Accounting Web (https://www.accountingweb.com) and CPA Academy (https://www.cpaacademy.org).

REG Aug 16, 2014
FAR Oct 04, 2014
AUD Feb 15
BEC May 15

[Quinacridone]

I don't have a CPA, but am required to have 80 hours of CPE every two years (same as a CPA in FL) because I'm a federal auditor. We have a local IIA chapter in our area that does luncheons and seminars. I attend almost all of those. Also a great way to be networking with other firms in the area.

REG - Nov 4, 2013: 88
FAR - Feb 27, 2014: 86
AUD - April 5, 2014: 91
BEC - May 6, 2014: 83

Florida CPA 24 July 2014
(Done in seven months - thank you Jesus!!)

[Quinacridone]

I don't have a CPA, but am required to have 80 hours of CPE every two years (same as a CPA in FL) because I'm a federal auditor. We have a local IIA chapter in our area that does luncheons and seminars. I attend almost all of those. Also a great way to be networking with other firms in the area.

REG - Nov 4, 2013: 88
FAR - Feb 27, 2014: 86
AUD - April 5, 2014: 91
BEC - May 6, 2014: 83

Florida CPA 24 July 2014
(Done in seven months - thank you Jesus!!)

[Anonymous]

I work in Atlanta, and the big 4 usually has annual seminars (free) that are 8 credits each. My company is invited each year, so that takes up a majority of ours.

[Anonymous]

I work in Atlanta, and the big 4 usually has annual seminars (free) that are 8 credits each. My company is invited each year, so that takes up a majority of ours.

[michaelabs22]

Hey thank you for the responses everyone I really appreciate it. It looks like there are quite a few ways to not only get the required amount done/learn but network at the same time. Thanks!

A - 10/28/12 - Passed!!!
B - 11/20/12 - Passed!!!
F - 11/12/13 - Passed!!!
R - 02/01/13 - Passed!!!

Work Experience - Done!
Ethics Exam - Boom! Done!

RI Licensed CPA.

[michaelabs22]

Hey thank you for the responses everyone I really appreciate it. It looks like there are quite a few ways to not only get the required amount done/learn but network at the same time. Thanks!

A - 10/28/12 - Passed!!!
B - 11/20/12 - Passed!!!
F - 11/12/13 - Passed!!!
R - 02/01/13 - Passed!!!

Work Experience - Done!
Ethics Exam - Boom! Done!

RI Licensed CPA.

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