CPA CPE Platform Reviews
WebCPE
Lowest Cost
Pro
Con
WebCPE platform is one of the most affordable choices we’ve seen. However, it offers no live webinars and the unlimited course package has a limited number of text-based courses.
Illumeo
Best Overall
Pro
Con
Illumeo offers over nearly 12,000 hours of CPE through on-demand courses and live webinars, as well as a comprehensive CPE compliance tracker, micro-certifications, though their webinar schedule is fairly rigid.
Surgent CPE
Great User Experience
Pro
Con
Surgent CPE’s platform offers a good course variety but of mostly ‘old-style’ delivery (explained in the review), and lots of live webinars, but be ready to commit to a hefty annual fee.
CCH CPELink
Full Featured
Pro
Con
CPELink provides a wide selection of on-demand courses and live webinars, as well as a free compliance manager, but is rather thin on ethics options compared to others of a similar price.
CPE Depot
Low Cost
Pro
Con
CPE Depot platform is simple and affordable, but offers little variety in courses and limited webinars. Overall, a solid platform as long as you don’t want any bells or whistles.
Checkpoint Learning
Good All Around
Pro
Con
Thomson Reuters’s Checkpoint Learning platform offers a robust course catalog, more than enough webinars and a compliance tracker, but you'll pay a high annual fee with no mobile-friendly option.
Becker CPE
Strong Webinar Selection
Pro
Con
Becker CPE’s platform offers a strong course catalog, plenty of webinars and a great mobile solution, but with a price to match.
AICPA CPExpress
Strong Webinar Selection
Pro
Con
AICPA’s CPExpress platform brings a strong course catalog, plenty of live webinars and a compliance tracker to the table, but be ready to pay a premium for the separate package options.
Western CPE
A la Carte Only
Pro
Con
Western CPE offers over 400 on-demand courses, dozens of live webinars, and in-person events, though be prepared to buy everything a la carte.
MasterCPE
Solid Option
Pro
Con
Master CPE offers over 200 on-demand courses for an affordable annual fee, though be prepared to pay extra for ethics and to do a lot of reading, as there are no video courses available.
Looking for the “just-right” CPA CPE platform?
All CPAs need Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits if they want to stay a CPA, as all 50 states require a certain number of credits to remain active! There’s just no getting around it, and, when you think about it, it’s certainly for the good of everyone — you, your company, and your clients. That’s because things change very quickly, and it’s all too easy to get out of touch with the latest laws and regulations — which in turn sets you and your company or clients up for some truly nasty surprises if you’re not on top of things.
So that’s where CPA CPE comes in. And if you’re going to have to do it (and do a lot of it – like 40 hours a year on average), you might as well find a great place to do it. A place where you get the learning you need while earning the CPE you need. Having one without the other seems like an awful waste.
We’re here to help you find that “just right” CPE for CPAs solution. Whether you’re an individual, an audit/tax firm, or a corporate accounting or audit organization, you and/or your employees need this. They need great training; they need CPE credit; they might need team management and reporting; and they may need a host of other features that make this part of your job easier. See the reviews below for help.
WebCPE
Pro: Affordable unlimited package
Con: Limited course options
Verdict
WebCPE platform is one of the most affordable choices we’ve seen. However, it offers no live webinars and the unlimited course package has a limited number of text-based courses.
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WebCPEreview
Illumeo
Pro: Nearly 1,300 on-demand courses
Con: Limited live webinar schedule times
Verdict
Illumeo offers over nearly 12,000 hours of CPE through on-demand courses and live webinars, as well as a comprehensive CPE compliance tracker, micro-certifications, though their webinar schedule is fairly rigid.
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Illumeoreview
Surgent CPE
Pro: Nearly 500 on-demand courses
Con: Pricey packages
Verdict
Surgent CPE’s platform offers a good course variety but of mostly ‘old-style’ delivery (explained in the review), and lots of live webinars, but be ready to commit to a hefty annual fee.
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Surgent CPEreview
CCH CPELink
Pro: Over 600 on-demand courses
Con: No course ratings or reviews
Verdict
CPELink provides a wide selection of on-demand courses and live webinars, as well as a free compliance manager, but is rather thin on ethics options compared to others of a similar price.
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CCH CPELinkreview
CPE Depot
Pro: Affordable package options
Con: Limited number of courses
Verdict
CPE Depot platform is simple and affordable, but offers little variety in courses and limited webinars. Overall, a solid platform as long as you don’t want any bells or whistles.
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CPE Depotreview
Checkpoint Learning
Pro: More than 600 on-demand courses
Con: Not all courses available with every package
Verdict
Thomson Reuters’s Checkpoint Learning platform offers a robust course catalog, more than enough webinars and a compliance tracker, but you'll pay a high annual fee with no mobile-friendly option.
