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Welcome to Pacific CPE
Welcome to Pacific CPE
Modern Continuing Education for CPAs
Short Courses, Affordable Credits
Pacific CPE has been a life safer. It is so simple and easy to use. It makes keeping track of my CPE SO much easier and all confined to one spot. The education it provides is important and easy to understand - couldn't do it without Pacific CPE. Ashley P.
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I have enjoyed my experience so far with Pacific CPE. Their courses are easy to follow and informative and help you get your credits needed for continuing education. I would highly recommend using Pacific CPE throughout the year. Aubree S.
Excellent courses and easy to navigate Cynthia W.
I have found the courses well-organized, efficient to use and I enjoyed completing my CEs on Pacific CPE. Sang Woo C.
Great way to earn CPE. Courses are excellent Michael V.
PacificCPE is great, simple convenient format that gives me the essentials I need to stay current on my CE credits. David C.
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I have used Pacific CPE for a few years and I have consistently received good service. The course materials are relevant and well organized. I have not needed a great deal of personal assistance from Pacific CPE representatives but my brief contact with any rep has been very productive. Teodoro E.
This is my third year for getting my credit hours through Pacific CPE. I like this method where I can stay focused on one subject at a time and can complete each course in one setting. June B.
I liked the flexibility to study the course and take the exam online. It allowed me to finish my CPEs at a time when I had the availability. Sandra J.
It has been a continuous pleasure to complete my cpe with PacificCPE. The idea of starting with a no obligation free course is beyond compare. There is also the ability to communicate easily with this firm which is better then what I have been experiencing. We all like instant gratification and you have it with this organization. Richard M.
I've used Pacific CPE in the past and it's always been a pleasant experience. The credits are timely reported and the courses are informative. I would highly recommend Pacific CPE to any EA looking to maintain his or her status. Leo S.
I recently discovered PacificCPE and I am so glad that I did. I love how all the courses are bite sized at 2 CE each. The bonus to Pacific CPE is that you earn rewards cash after completing each course. I love that I can learn and earn at the same time. Tawanda C.
PacificCPE provides the clearest and most concise EA CE. They also have a very value friendly price for their credits. Jonathan C.
I like Pacific CPE. The price of credit is cheap. It's very easy to take online tests after study the PDF materials. We have unlimited no charge chance to retake the exam. It's saving time and Money. I am highly recommended Pacific CPE. Jian Z.
Simple, convenient, easy to use. Benjamin O.
Easy to use website and great pricing on CE credits. Now my second year using Pacific CPE and I love it. Nathan F.
Pacific CPE has consistently been my go-to service provider for IRS EA CEs. The information is accurate and timely when compared against tax policies. I will continue to look to Pacific CPE for my CE requirements and recommend giving them a chance. Shellie B.
Started out with the 2 credits free promotional offer. Easy to download materials in pdf and easy to take exam on any device. Pacific reported my units to IRS right away. Smooth. Thank you Pacific CPE! Karen L.
Pacific CPE is a great tool! So many great, affordable CPE credits all in one place! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for CPE credits. Andrew S.
Pacific CPE has been an excellent option to complete my CPE credits for two years in a row now. The courses are easy to use and affordable. It has been an all-around great experience. Bethany F.
Fair priced and easy to use. Highly recommended. Wenjuan B.
The courses are well written and very organized. There are lots of examples provided to help further understand concepts. Overall, I found the courses to be helpful and affordable. Heidi G.
The program is super user friendly. The study material is very informative and updated. The exams are straight forward. Highly recommended. Tuan L.
This has been a tremendous learning experience and I am glad to have been referred to this website and company. They will certainly teach you a thing or two you thought you knew even if you have been doing this for 20+ years! Graham M.
Pacific CPE makes it super easy to get your credits. Reading is made easy and fun! Kevin S.
Pacific CPE is nice, quick, and easy to use. I took advantage of the two free credits for signing up, and the ethics credits are cheaper than on other sites. Craig F.
Easy to access courses presented in easy to read format. Short courses providing excellent review of a wide variety of topics. John M.
The courses offered are presented clearly and easy to understand. The agent (Mckenzie) was very nice and super pleasant on the phone. German E.
I realized that I had a very short time frame to complete the remaining hours for my EA requirement and Pacific CPE had all of the classes I needed - plus some! The courses were easy to follow and I received my certificates right away. Anytime I need additional hours, this is where I will be coming! Nicole G.
Good CE website and can get access to help line anytime. Shuangfeng L.
The most user friendly CPE provider!! The rewards system, the bulk purchase discounts makes this a no-brainer choice. Yelena M.
After reviewing many online EA's CE courses, I finally choose Pacific CPE! It's easy to study and the credit price is also fair. I would recommend it to all you guys. Lingli C.
This system is very straightforward to gain the CE knowledge necessary to meet your yearly requirements. The study is concise, the tests are not time-consuming and i'm overall very satisfied with the program. Kevin B.
This website is very user friendly and I love getting my credits from here. Megan V.
Just found Pacific CPE recently and it will now be my go to for my CE credits each year. Pricing is excellent, and it's so easy to add courses, access the materials and then complete the exam. Excellent CE for tax professionals! Thank you all! Jennifer C.
This is my second year with Pacific CPE. My experience has been hassle free and pricing is very affordable. Thank you. Marie N.
Pacific CPE courses are comprehensive and helpful to those who want to be tax proficient. The tests are well designed and people who become knowledgeable from studying the materials can easily pass. Overall, this is the online self-study site that I strongly recommend. Michael D.
The CPE was easy to use and very convenient. Vincent B.
Appreciate the Rewards program; great way to help complete continuing education requirements! Michelle D.
Was an easy way to handle all the CPE requirements needed for the year. Exams were clear and concise. Grading was quick and easy. I'll definitely be using them again next year. Robert S.
Pacific CPE has been a life safer. It is so simple and easy to use. It makes keeping track of my CPE SO much easier and all confined to one spot. The education it provides is important and easy to understand - couldn't do it without Pacific CPE. Ashley P.
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Pacific CPE is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Note for Texas CPAs: Pacific CPE is not currently registered in Texas. However, per Board regulations, Texas licensees may claim up to fifty percent of their hours from non state registered CPE sponsors.
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If you are not completely satisfied with your courses, for any reason, you may request a full refund at any time within 45 days of your purchase.
Hours: 72 every three years
Minimum: 16 hours per year (including ethics)
Ethics: 2 hours per year
CE Deadlines: 12/31 Annually
All courses completed with a passing score are automatically reported to the IRS as long as you have provided your PTIN number to us. Courses are reported every business day, but please note that the IRS may take up to 48 hours to post recently reported credits in your PTIN account online.
Pacific CPE is a NASBA and IRS-approved provider of online self-study continuing education for accounting professionals.
NASBA: 143718
IRS: TJTMJ
Customer Support: Monday–Friday 7:00am–4:00pm PT
Phone: (800) 787-5313
Email: Support@PacificCPE.com
Question | Answer |
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1. Do the credits I purchase from Pacific CPE expire? | No, your credits will never expire. You can use your credits anytime to select and complete any course in our library. |
2. Are there any additional fees to complete my CPE, such as exam grading fees? | No. Pacific CPE courses are all-inclusive. There are no additional fees for grading exams, retaking exams, completion certificates, etc. |
3. How long do I have to complete a course? | Per state and NASBA CPE regulations, courses must be completed within 1 year of your registration date. However, Pacific CPE will always be happy to re-enroll you in any unfinished courses for free. |
4. How do I verify if Pacific CPE courses are accepted in my state? | Pacific CPE is a NASBA-QAS approved CPE sponsor, which can be verified on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors here: www.nasbaregistry.org Note for Texas CPAs: Pacific CPE is not currently registered in Texas. However, per Board regulations, Texas licensees may claim up to fifty percent of their hours from non-registered CPE sponsors. |
5. What presentation format are Pacific CPE courses delivered in? | All courses from Pacific CPE are presented in Self Study format with downloadable PDF course materials and exams. The PDF files are designed to be printable if desired. Exam answer selections are submitted online through your account on our website. |
6. Can I save my answers in the middle of an online exam and finish it at a later time? | Yes. Pacific CPE's online exam include a save feature, which will allow you to stop and return as often as you like. |
7. What happens if I do not pass a final exam? | You can retake each final exam as many times as needed. There are no additional fees for retaking exams. |
8. Can I see which questions I missed on an exam? | Incorrect answer feedback is provided instantly only after passing an exam by clicking the "Incorrect Answers" tab. |
9. Can I repeat a topic that I have completed previously? | Courses on the same topic can only be repeated after the courses have been updated to a new version (e.g.: versions 1001A vs 1001B). |
10. Can I complete Pacific CPE courses on a tablet or smartphone? | Yes. Pacific CPE courses are fully compatible with all computers, tablets, and smartphones. |
11. Do courses from Pacific CPE satisfy CFP continuing education requirements? | The CFP Board accepts continuing education courses from pre-approved CE sponsors, as well as non-registered sponsors. Pacific CPE is not pre-approved, but because our courses are NASBA compliant, some topics are able to qualify as non-registered CFP CE. Topics that qualify must be within the CFP Board's Principal Knowledge Topics, which can be viewed by clicking here. You can view the details about submitting non-registered CE on the CFP Board’s website by clicking here. |
Question | Answer |
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1. Do the credits I purchase from Pacific CPE expire? | No, your credits will never expire. You can use your credits anytime to select and complete any course in our library. |
2. Does Pacific CPE report my course completions to the IRS? | Yes. All courses completed with a passing score are automatically reported to the IRS if you have provided your PTIN number to us. Courses are reported every business day, but please note that the IRS may take up to 48 hours to post recently reported credits in your PTIN account online. |
3. Are there any additional fees to complete my courses? | No. Your purchase from Pacific CPE is all-inclusive. There are no additional fees for taking exams, grading exams, completion certificates, etc. |
4. How long do I have to complete courses? | Per IRS regulations, courses must be completed within 1 year of purchase. However, we are always happy to re-enroll our students in any unfinished courses for free. |
5. Are courses from Pacific CPE approved by the IRS? | Yes. We are an IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider. Our IRS Provider ID code is TJTMJ. |
6. Do courses from Pacific CPE qualify for Enrolled Agent continuing education credits? | Yes. All of our EA courses qualify for EA CE credits. The IRS Program Numbers for each course can be viewed in their descriptions. |
7. What are the continuing education requirements for Enrolled Agents? | EAs are required to complete 72 hour of IRS-approved continuing education during the 3 year period preceding license renewal, with a minimum of 16 hours completed per calendar year, including 2 hours of Ethics. |
8. What format are the courses presented in? | All Pacific CPE courses are presented in self study format with PDF course materials and online exams. On demand access to both courses and exams is available online at any time. |
9. Can I save my answers during an exam and return to finish it later? | Yes. All EA exams include a save feature that allows you to save progress and return later. |
10. What happens if I do not pass a final exam on my first try? | The exam for any EA course can be repeated as many times as need to pass. Per IRS regulation, the minimum passing score is 70%. |
11. Can I see the questions I got wrong on an exam? | Yes. Incorrect answer feedback is provided instantly only after passing an exam by clicking the "Incorrect Answers" tab. |
12. Can I repeat the same course? | The same course can only be repeated for credit if it is completed during a different calendar year. |
13. Can I complete courses from Pacific CPE on a tablet or smartphone? | Yes. All Pacific CPE course programs and features are fully compatible on tablets and smartphones -- including: Apple iOS, Android, Kindle, and Nook. |
14. Are these courses accepted by the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners for Licensed Tax Consultants and License Tax Preparers? | Yes. As a NASBA and IRS approved continuing education provider, all Pacific CPE courses are automatically accepted for continuing education for Oregon Licensed Tax Consultants/Preparers. |
15. When are courses updated for the next tax season? | Courses are promptly updated to reflect any changes in tax law. Certain tax courses are updated annually during mid November in order to coincide with the end of the legislative calendar. If you registered for a course before an update, we are always happy to provide the updated version of the reading materials for free upon request as soon as available. |
16. Do courses from Pacific CPE satisfy CFP continuing education requirements? | The CFP Board accepts continuing education courses from pre-approved CE sponsors, as well as non-registered sponsors. Pacific CPE is not pre-approved, but because our courses are NASBA compliant, they are able to qualify as non-registered CFP CE. You can view the details about submitting non-registered CE on the CFP Board’s website by clicking here. |
Our CPE is easy to comprehend with convenient 2 hour downloadable self-study courses.
Step 1: Browse all of our courses by clicking View Courses below
Step 2: Click Get Started and select the number of credits you would like to purchase
Step 3: Add courses to your account by clicking on Library tab and selecting Add Course
Step 4: Download PDF course materials and access online exams from My Courses
Step 5: Completion certificates are available in My Certificates immediately after passing each exam with a score of at least 70% correct
Pacific CPE is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Note for Texas CPAs: Pacific CPE is not currently registered in Texas. However, per Board regulations, Texas licensees may claim up to fifty percent of their hours from non state registered CPE sponsors.
Pacific CPE is an IRS-approved continuing education provider. We report all completed CE credits directly to the IRS each business day.