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What state boards of accountancy accept your courses?
All 50 states and US territories accept us as a self-study CPE sponsor and provider (see next paragraph for QAS states).  To see our sponsor Ids and information go to ......
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Are your courses QAS compliant?
Due to NASBAs new interpretations of the joint AICPA/NASBA guidelines on self study - courses that are listed as QAS compliant on other self-study sites are not QAS compliant on our ......
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Does your offer group discounts?
Yes.  The easiest and most popular group discount we offer is our \"Domain Discount\".  If your group shares the same Email domain (the domain.com in youremail@domain.com) we will set up a ......
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My course or final exam will not load -OR- I keep getting logged off -OR- My user Id (Email address) and password are valid but I cannot stay logged in?. What do I do?
Please check to make sure your home PC will allow cookies, if it does not it will appear that you cannot log in because we identify a successful log in by ......
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How do I view or print my certificate of completion for completing a course?
After you successfully complete the final exam the Take Exam link on your My Courses page will change to a Print Certificate.  Just click the Print Certificate link and you certificate ......
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What is the number I need to put on my submission of CPE to the California State Board of Accountancy?
It is on your Certificate of Completion you will get after successfully completing the final exam for the board approved eithics course.  The California State Board of Accountancy will not allow ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-11-16 Views: 13
I forgot my user Id or password, can you sent it to me?
Go to http://www.cpethink.com/cpe_forgot_pwd.php to send yourself an Email with your password or send an Email to service(at)cpethink.com with some identifying information that we can match to your account and we will reply ......
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Can I take a final exam more than one time at no extra charge?
Yes, as long as it is allowed by your state board of accountancy you have unlimited final exam attempts at no extra charge....
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Does your site offer subscriptions?
We now offer 9 month, 12 month, and 24 month subscriptions.  Depending on your time frame a subscription is low cost alternative for CPAs needing a lot of hours.   To see ......
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I am a member of the Controller's Leadership Roundtable; how do I get courses at no charge?
To get our courses at no charge please1. If the course is in your shopping cart on our web site please remove it.2. Go to the Controllers\' Leadership Roundtable page that ......
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What state boards of accountancy accept your courses?
All 50 states and US territories accept us as a self-study CPE sponsor and provider (see next paragraph for QAS states).  To see our sponsor Ids and information go to ......
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How does my 25% Emochila discount work?
As long as you create an account and sign on to Cpethink.com with your Email address that is associated with your hosted Emochila.com hosted web site you will get an unlimited ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2010-06-23 Views: 2
Can I take a final exam more than one time at no extra charge?
Yes, as long as it is allowed by your state board of accountancy you have unlimited final exam attempts at no extra charge....
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-12-21 Views: 12
What is the number I need to put on my submission of CPE to the California State Board of Accountancy?
It is on your Certificate of Completion you will get after successfully completing the final exam for the board approved eithics course.  The California State Board of Accountancy will not allow ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-11-16 Views: 13
Are your courses QAS compliant?
Due to NASBAs new interpretations of the joint AICPA/NASBA guidelines on self study - courses that are listed as QAS compliant on other self-study sites are not QAS compliant on our ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-10-26 Views: 20
How do I submit my resume as required for the pilot course I completed?
You should have an Upload Resume link next to the course you piloted on your My Courses page if that course is still in the pilot stage.    If you do ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-10-26 Views: 4
Print Certificate link is not working, how do I get my certificate?
Sounds like your browser is set to disallow cookies from our site, please check http://www.cpethink.com/site_requirements.php for details, the 4th, 5th, and 6th items.  If you are still having problems please give ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-06-29 Views: 3
When I click on the "Buy" icon it takes me to my shopping cart but does not add the course to the shopping cart.
Sounds like your browser is set to disallow some kind of content or cookies from our site.  If you have any further problems with adding courses please check http://www.cpethink.com/site_requirements.php for details, ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-06-23 Views: 3
What does it mean when an exam is expired?
Normally it means it has been more than a year since the course was purchased or selected under a subscription after which it is a NASBA requirement that the exam become ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-06-23 Views: 5
I would like more info on authoring opportunities. I am an Attorney, Tax Attorney, CPA, CMA, CFP, CIA, CFM, instructor, or person knowledgeable in my field.
Thank you for considering our site, we are always looking for new, timely, quality material.  Please check our Author A Course page and then when you have a minute give us ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-06-04 Views: 5
Does your offer group discounts?
Yes.  The easiest and most popular group discount we offer is our \"Domain Discount\".  If your group shares the same Email domain (the domain.com in youremail@domain.com) we will set up a ......
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Can I start and stop a course or final exam or do I have to complete either of them in a single sitting?
You may start and stop the course and exam as often as you wish and the system will return you to the page or question you left off.  The courses and ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-05-12 Views: 5
Can I share my account with other CPAs or associates?
No, we are required to track each user individually by either your state board of accountancy, NASBA, the CFP board, or the IRS (for EAs)....
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Can I have a course and final exam open at the same time? If so, how?
Yes you can.1. From your My Courses page click the Take Exam link and start the final exam in a New window.2. You original browser window will return to your My ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-05-12 Views: 1
Are your courses for CPAs only or are they open to anyone?
Anyone can take our courses....
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-05-12 Views: 4
My course or final exam will not load -OR- I keep getting logged off -OR- My user Id (Email address) and password are valid but I cannot stay logged in?. What do I do?
Please check to make sure your home PC will allow cookies, if it does not it will appear that you cannot log in because we identify a successful log in by ......
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I forgot my user Id or password, can you sent it to me?
Go to http://www.cpethink.com/cpe_forgot_pwd.php to send yourself an Email with your password or send an Email to service(at)cpethink.com with some identifying information that we can match to your account and we will reply ......
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Will your site create a course just for our group or firm?
Yes, we will create a course of your choosing for a flat fee or at a discount or no charge if we publish it for our use.  If you develop the ......
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Do you offer live courses, webinars, webcasts, etc?
No not at this time.  In 2007 a survey we ran indicated that a large majority preferred text based courses that could be taken at their own speed and the did ......
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Information on Pilot courses.
Please visit our Pilot and Review Courses page at http://www.cpethink.com/pr_courses.php...
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-05-12 Views: 3
Instructions for taking a course or final exam.
Please visit our Course and Site Instruction page at http://www.cpethink.com/course_help.php...
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Instructions for using and navigating out site.
Please visit our Course and Site Instruction page at http://www.cpethink.com/course_help.php...
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Why is my payment for my CPE course declined?
Please Remove the course from your shopping cart and re-select the course to place it back in your shopping cart.  This will generate a new invoice number because sometimes the payment ......
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Where do I get a receipt for my purchase?
Click on the Transactions link from your My Courses page then click the Print Receipt link for the transaction you want the receipt for....
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How soon do you process refunds if I request one?
Usually on the same day and always within 2 business days.   Refunds generally show up on your credit card statement within the next 2 to 4 business days from the day ......
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How do I get a refund?
Send an Email to admin(at)cpethink.com from the Email address that is your user Id and indicate which transaction you want the refund for.  We will process your refund and send you ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-05-12 Views: 2
I am a member of the Controller's Leadership Roundtable; how do I get courses at no charge?
To get our courses at no charge please1. If the course is in your shopping cart on our web site please remove it.2. Go to the Controllers\' Leadership Roundtable page that ......
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Does your site report CPE hours to the IRS?
No, that is the responsibility of the Enrolled Agent....
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Does your site report CFP hours to the national CFP board?
Yes, this is a requirement of the CFP board....
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Does your site report CPE hours to the state boards of accountancy?
No, in all 50 states that is the responsibility of the CPA taking the course or courses....
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How do I add courses to my account with a subscription?
Just click the Buy icon on any course on any list of courses and the course will be added to your My Courses page....
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Do your courses have a Find feature?
Yes, our online course have extensive Find and Bookmarking functionality.  The PDF versions of our courses have the  standard Acrobat Find functionality which is also quite extensive. ...
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Who can pilot a course?
NASBA will only allow CPAs to pilot CPE courses....
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I took and completed this Pilot or course, but NO CPE credit is being shown; why is that?
The reason a course will show zero (0) hours is that it is in Pilot status.  This means that a minimum of 3 CPAs must take the course without knowing the ......
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I completed the pilot course but did not receive my 100% discount coupon for a free course?
Most likely the pilot for that course is complete and to receive the 100% discount coupon you must complete your pilot of the course before the pilot for the course as ......
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Do you offer Free CPE or CPE at No Charge?
Yes we do!  We almost always have courses that need piloting and if you pilot a course on our site you will get the CPE credits for the course you pilot ......
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How long do I have to complete a course and the final exam?
Per the joint AICPA/NASBA guidelines you have 12 months from the time you purchase the course to complete it.  Depending on circumstances we may extend that time, call or Email if ......
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I completed the final exam but the grade still shows zero on the Course History page?
Most likely there are some questions marked for review or the exam was not fully completed.  To complete a final exam please follow these steps:1. Open your exam back up by ......
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Can I view or print the final exam before taking the course or at any other time?
Yes you can.   From your My Courses page click the Preview Exam link and view or print the final exam from the new browser window....
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Why can I not see the answers to the final exam after completing it?
This only applies to QAS courses.  Unfortunately we are not allowed to show you how the questions are graded until you have passed the final exam.  This is an AICPA/NASBA self-study ......
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How do I subscribe to your reminder Emails, newsletter, and discount coupon Emails?
Click the Newsletter and Coupons link on most any page on our site (or paste http://www.cpethink.com/opt_in_form.php) into your browser and fill out the form. ...
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How do I view or print my certificate of completion for completing a course?
After you successfully complete the final exam the Take Exam link on your My Courses page will change to a Print Certificate.  Just click the Print Certificate link and you certificate ......
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Does your site offer subscriptions?
We now offer 9 month, 12 month, and 24 month subscriptions.  Depending on your time frame a subscription is low cost alternative for CPAs needing a lot of hours.   To see ......
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How do I UN-subscribe to your reminder Emails, newsletter, and discount coupon Emails?
Click the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of any Email from our site.  You can also click the following link to go to our unsubscribe page: http://www.cpethink.com/unsubscribe_form.php or paste it into ......
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Can I take a course more than one time?
Yes, as long as it is allowed by your state board of accountancy....
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