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Directions

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Public Transportation

Take the bus and relax while someone else does the driving. In addition to local bus service, Denver’s RTD offers several express buses and light rail that will take you from one of its Park-and-Ride locations to the CSCPA office. For bus stop and light rail locations, routes, and schedule information, visit RTD Denver.

Carpooling
 

Contact the CPE Department at (303) 773-2877 or (800) 523-9082 for help finding someone from your area who has registered for a particular course and with whom you might share a ride.

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Hotels

*Identify yourself as a CSCPA member to receive the special rate at the Hyatt Regency-DTC.

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Special Requests 
 

The CSCPA is committed to providing you with exceptional service and will honor your special requests whenever possible. If you have a special request, e-mail Erica Pizano-Navarro with the name, date, and location of the course for which you have registered and a description of your specific needs. Alternatively, you may contact the CPE Department at (303) 773-2877 or (800) 523-9082.

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CPE Requirements

 How many hours of CPE do I need to keep/renew my Colorado CPA certificate?

Active

You must complete 80 hours of CPE over the 2-year reporting period that runs January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011. No more than 16 hours may be in Personal Development. Principle-centered leadership, career planning, and time-management are examples of personal development subject matter. Additionally, four hours of the 80 must be in ethics, of which up to two hours can be in CR&R. Please note: Behavioral Ethics programs count as Personal Development.

• Accounting
• Accounting (Governmental)
• Auditing
• Auditing (Governmental)
• Administrative Practices
• Behavioral Ethics
• Business Law
• Business Management and Organization
• Communications
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Finance
• Management Advisory Services
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Personal Development
• Personnel/HR
• Production
• Regulatory Ethics
• Social Environment of Business
• Specialized Knowledge and Applications
• Statistics
• Taxes

If you are newly licensed, for your first renewal, you must obtain 10 hours of CPE for each full quarter remaining in the reporting period, of which no more than 20 percent can be in Personal Development. Within six months of the date the board grants an initial certificate, the certificate holder shall complete two hours of CR&R.

The Colorado State Board of Accountancy requires certificate holders, program sponsors, and program developers to follow the NASBA/AICPA Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs.

Inactive

No CPE is required by Colorado law for inactive CPA certificate holders. Remember, CSCPA members who have inactive certificates with the Colorado State Board of Accountancy still have a CPE requirement for CSCPA membership.

Not Engaged in Public Practice With an Active Certificate

You must complete 80 hours of CPE over two years.  The two-year reporting period runs from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011.

Students

No CPE requirement

Retired CSCPA Members

No CPE requirement

Administrative Staff

No CPE requirement

Engaged in Public Practice

If you are engaged in public practice, you must maintain active status with the Colorado State Board of Accountancy and meet the 80-hour requirement over two years. 

Not engaged in Public Practice

You must complete 60 hours of CPE over two years.  The current two-year reporting period runs from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if I am unable to complete 80 hours of CPE within the reporting period?
 

You must renew in an “inactive” status. Then, once you have completed 80 hours of CPE, you must submit a “change of status” application with the Colorado State Board of Accountancy and pay the appropriate fees.

If I received my license in the middle of the renewal period, do I still need 80 hours of CPE for the next renewal?
 

No. The Colorado State Board of Accountancy will prorate your CPE requirement according to the time remaining in the reporting period.

 How many hours of CPE do I need to keep my CSCPA membership?

You must complete 80 hours of CPE over two years.  The two-year reporting period runs from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011.

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Computer Training

CSCPA

CPAs today need to be proficient in various computer software applications. To help you gain the knowledge and experience you need, the CSCPA offers several computer technology courses. Click here to see a list of upcoming computer training classes.

Hands-on Computer Training

 If you prefer hands-on computer training where each student is seated at his or her own terminal and provided step-by-step instruction about the capabilities and execution of various software programs, the CSCPA has formed a relationship with the technical training experts at LeaderQuest. LeaderQuest offers today’s popular business application packages, including MS Office, Web design and graphics, Crystal Reports, and QuickBooks. The company also offers technical training courses in Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA. With training locations in Englewood and Colorado Springs, LeaderQuest offers training classes for the beginner as well as the experienced computer user or programmer.

Contact LeaderQuest representative Zach Jacobsen at (303) 832-4665 for additional information or to register for a class. Simply identify yourself as a member of the CSCPA or family member of a CSCPA member to receive your 25 percent discount off the regular course fee.

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