PRIME
Most Popular1-Year Subscription
₹26,000₹35,000
Save 26% OFF- 1,000+ webcasts with live Q&A
- 700+ on-demand courses
- Personalized compliance tracker
- Nights & weekends webcasts
Continuing Professional Education
NASBA Approved
India’s Gateway toNASBA-Approved CPE Credits
NASBA-approved CPE credits designed for accounting and finance professionals seeking ongoing excellence.
500+On-Demand Courses
NASBAApproved Content
BeckerProfessional Education
CPA License Requirements
Why Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is Required
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) helps licensed accounting and finance professionals stay updated on accounting standards, taxation, auditing, ethics, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies. It is essential for maintaining an active US CPA licence and fulfilling applicable continuing education requirements for US CMAs, and Enrolled Agents (EAs). Simandhar Education, powered by Becker, offers NASBA, IRS, and IMA-approved continuing education courses, subject to the applicable course and credential requirements.
As per U.S. state board requirements, licensed CPAs must complete
120 CPE Credit Hourswithin a Three-Year Reporting Cycle
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to meet mandated CPE requirements may result in:
License non-renewal
Inactive status designation
Regulatory penalties depending on jurisdiction
Mandatory make-up CPE hours prior to reinstatement
What CPE Keeps You Updated On
CPE ensures professionals stay current with evolving standards:
U.S. GAAP & IFRS updates
Auditing standards
Ethics requirements
Emerging financial and regulatory frameworks
Quick Facts
CPE at a Glance
- 120 hrs
- CPE hours most U.S. state boards require in a 3-year reporting cycle
- NASBA
- Registered CPE sponsor, Sponsor ID 167946 (QAS Self Study)
- 1 year
- Unlimited credit consumption on both PRIME and SELECT plans
- 100% online
- Live webcasts with Q&A and on-demand courses you can take from India
CPE Plans
Choose Your CPE Plan
One-year access to NASBA-approved CPE courses. Pick the plan that fits your compliance needs.
SELECT
Essential Plan1-Year Subscription
₹16,500₹23,000
Save 28% OFF- 480+ webcasts with live Q&A
- 570+ on-demand courses
- 50+ state board ethics courses
- Unlimited credit consumption
Compare PRIME vs SELECT
Prime Exclusive BenefitsPRIMESELECT
Personalized CPE Compliance Tracker✔—
Podcasts for CPE Credit (NEW)✔—
All webcasts include nights & weekends✔—
Current event courses✔—
Hot topics courses✔—
Critical update courses (tax, A&A, ethics)✔—
Course Variety and CoveragePRIMESELECT
Approved State Board of Ethics Courses50+50+
Industry-specific courses25+25+
Newly added course hours110+50+
Webcasts with live Q&A and partial credit1,000+480+
On demand courses700+570+
Learning Formats & Content DeliveryPRIMESELECT
Unlimited credit consumption✔✔
Downloadable course content✔✔
NASBA approved Content✔✔
FAQs
CPE Questions, Answered
Everything CPAs ask before choosing a CPE plan.
What is CPE and why do CPAs need it?
CPE stands for Continuing Professional Education. Licensed CPAs must complete a set number of CPE credit hours to keep their licence active and stay current with accounting, auditing, tax and ethics standards. Most U.S. state boards require 120 CPE hours in a three-year reporting cycle.
Are Simandhar CPE courses NASBA-approved?
Yes. Simandhar Education is registered with NASBA as a Sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (Sponsor ID 167946), and the CPE content on this page is NASBA-approved and powered by Becker Professional Education. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on whether a course qualifies for CPE credit.
How many CPE credits do I need in a year?
It depends on your state board. Most boards require 120 hours over three years, often with a minimum of 20 hours each year, plus a required number of ethics hours. Always confirm the exact rules with your state board of accountancy.
What is the difference between the PRIME and SELECT plans?
Both are 1-year subscriptions with unlimited credit consumption, downloadable course content and NASBA-approved content. PRIME adds the personalised CPE compliance tracker, podcasts for CPE credit, nights-and-weekends webcasts, current-event, hot-topic and critical-update courses, and a larger library (1,000+ webcasts and 700+ on-demand courses versus 480+ and 570+ in SELECT).
How much do the CPE plans cost?
The PRIME plan is ₹26,000 (regularly ₹35,000) and the SELECT plan is ₹16,500 (regularly ₹23,000). Both are 1-year subscriptions and can be paid online through the secure payment links on this page.
Can I take CPE courses online from India?
Yes. All courses are delivered online, so you can learn from anywhere. Live webcasts include Q&A and partial credit, and on-demand courses can be taken at your own pace.
Do the plans include ethics courses?
Yes. Both plans include approved state board of ethics courses (50+ courses), along with industry-specific courses so you can meet ethics and specialty requirements.
What name appears on my CPE certificate, and how do I download it?
Your CPE certificate shows the name saved in your profile, which must exactly match the name on your CPA certificate or state boards may not accept it. To download it, log in to the Simandhar LMS portal, open Achievements, find the completed course and click the download icon.
What is the refund policy?
All course purchases are final. Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, and no refunds are issued for partially completed or unused courses. Please review the plan details and contact our support team before paying if you have any questions.
Who can I talk to before choosing a plan?
Fill in the enquiry form at the top of this page and a Simandhar counsellor will contact you to help you pick the right CPE plan for your state and licence requirements.
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