Year: 2025
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Florida CPAs: Why CPE Is Your License’s Lifeline
Florida CPAs must complete 80 hours of CPE every two years, including 4 in ethics. The Florida Board of Accountancy is clear: staying informed protects not just the public, but the CPA’s own professional standing. In Florida’s mix of tourism, real estate, and financial services industries, ethical missteps can carry serious consequences. A commitment to…
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Why State CPE Requirements Are More Than a Checkbox for CPAs
State CPE requirements aren’t red tape—they’re protection for your license, your career, and your credibility. Learn why they matter.
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New York CPAs: Upholding Trust Through Continuing Education
The New York State Education Department requires 40 hours of CPE each year (or 24 if you choose a concentrated area), plus 4 hours of ethics every three years. New York’s financial markets are global, and so are the pressures facing professionals. CPE ensures CPAs stay sharp on topics like cybersecurity, ESG reporting, and fraud…
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Texas CPAs: Ethics and CPE as a Commitment to Professional Excellence
Everything’s bigger in Texas — including the responsibility CPAs hold. The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) requires 120 CPE hours every three years, including a 4-hour ethics course pre-approved by the Board. In a state driven by energy, healthcare, and technology industries, financial integrity is critical. The Texas ethics course goes beyond theory…
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Ohio CPAs: The Role of Ethics & State CPE in Safeguarding Your Practice
Ohio CPAs manage complex work — tax planning, audits, advisory services — and those roles demand more than just numbers. Let’s look at how Ohio’s CPE + ethics rules reinforce your accountability and brand. 📊 Ohio’s CPE & Ethics Requirement Highlights 🔐 Why Ethics & State CPE Are More Than Formalities 1. Maintaining public confidenceYour…
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California CPAs: Why Staying Current on CPE and Ethics Is Essential
California’s accounting landscape is one of the most complex in the nation — and the California Board of Accountancy (CBA) knows it. That’s why CPE in California isn’t just about meeting hours; it’s about protecting public trust. CPAs here must complete 80 hours of CPE every two years, including 4 hours of ethics and specific…
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Why Taking State-Specific CPE Isn’t Just a Requirement — It’s a Career Advantage
Every CPA knows the annual ritual: track your hours, find approved providers, finish your CPE before the deadline. It can feel like one more administrative chore in an already packed calendar. But here’s the truth: your state-specific CPE — especially the ethics and regulatory updates — can be one of the smartest professional investments you…
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Virginia CPAs: Ethics, CPE & Building Influence Across a Rolling Cycle
In Virginia, continuing professional education — especially ethics — is part of your reputation. How you approach it matters not just for your license, but for your leadership in financial roles. 📜 Virginia’s CPE & Ethics Requirements 🧭 Why Ethics & CPE Can Be Strategic in Virginia 1. Rolling periods demand consistencyBecause Virginia uses a…
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Why Ethics Still Matters in Finance — and Always Will
In finance, numbers tell stories. But the integrity of those stories depends on something deeper than spreadsheets and audits — it depends on ethics. It’s easy to think of “ethics” as a compliance checkbox or an annual CPE course you need to complete before license renewal. But ethics in finance isn’t just about avoiding trouble;…
