11 Industries That Require Continuing Education

5. Accounting / CPAs

Certified Public Accountants must meet continuing professional education (CPE) requirements set by state boards of accountancy and coordinated through national guidance from organizations such as NASBA or AICPA. States define the number of credits, reporting periods, and any required ethics courses; formats accepted typically include webinars, self-study, and in-person seminars. To verify your obligations, check your state board of accountancy site and NASBA's guidance pages (https://www.nasba.org). Steps for compliance: 1) Confirm total credits and ethics or industry-specific mandates for the current reporting period; 2) Pick NASBA-approved CPE providers to ensure credit acceptance; 3) Maintain detailed records and completion certificates in case of audit. Many firms offer in-house training that qualifies; if you change states, verify whether credits transfer or whether additional state-specific CPE is required.