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Compare us to the competition and we think you will agree that 1st Choice CPE is the BEST choice for
Quality, Value and Convenience!
The number of online self-study CPE courses for Certified Public Accountants and other financial professionals has dramatically increased in the last few years.
The following checklist has been prepared to assist you in comparing CPE providers.
VALUE
Compare the total cost. Some self-study CPE can include the following "hidden" costs:
- Study materials
- Exam
- Shipping and handling
- Expedited shipping
- Grading fee and re-grading fee if you don't pass
- Expedited grading fee (if you need quick turn-around)
- Restocking charge, if materials are returned
1st Choice CPE has NO hidden costs. The $99 price is "all inclusive": includes unlimited access to all online CPE course publications, exams, grading and CPE Certificates of Completion.
For a CPA needing 120 hours of CPE, that is less than $1 per credit hour! We couldn't find a lower price anywhere!
CONVENIENCE
- Does the CPE provider offer online self-study CPE with the flexibility to complete the course from your own home, at your own pace and when you have the time?
- Does the CPE provider offer immediate online grading of exams or do you have to fax or mail in your answer sheet?
- Does the CPE provider offer immediate student initiated printing of Certificate of Completion after passing the exam?
1st Choice CPE offers the ultimate in convenience for online CPA CPE. All CPE courses and exams are available online. We also provide immediate online grading and certificates of completion, which you can immediately print yourself, after passing the exam. No waiting or mailing back and forth!
Quality
Courses:
- Do the courses show a revision date, or a last date updated? Courses should be reviewed and updated at least annually.
- Are the publications from reputable quality sources?
- What credentials do course/exam writers have?
- Is there a CPA on staff to review and oversee course administration and accuracy?
Our formal self-study CPE programs help the accountant stay abreast of changes in the accounting profession by using monthly trade publications or other online resources from well known organizations such as the IRS and AICPA. Utilizing these online resources, rather than books which may be outdated by the time that they are published, not only saves you time and money, but keeps you on the cutting edge of the most recent developments in your field. All exams are written and reviewed by CPA's.
Website:
- Is the CPE provider's website professional in appearance and easy to navigate?
- Does it include a written Privacy Policy and contact information?
- Does the CPE provider's website offer a state acceptance listing for CPA's? (CPA state requirements are often confusing and ambiguous, and can change frequently. State acceptance listings can vary from one CPE provider to another due to interpretations of the requirements or infrequent updating. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to be aware of your state's requirements.)
- Does the CPE website provide secure checkout with the highest level SSL certificate to protect your identity?
Please be cautious of any "small" online companies collecting your personal information on their own site, and always verify that the site provides a private 256-bit SSL certificate.
We are well aware of the significant potential consequences in terms of money and time spent, should your personal information get into the wrong hands. For this reason, we have chosen to use one of the best known, and most secure online payment processing companies, which uses the highest level SSL (secure sockets layer) certificate available.
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