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Earn Free CPE Credits

Accounting professionals seeking to sharpen their skills and hone insights to become a go-to individual at the firm on key issues can take advantage of CPE courses offered by Paychex. We provide convenient ways to fulfill your continuing professional education requirements.

Live CPE Webinars

BOI Reporting Requirements: What You and Your Clients Need to Know

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 2-3 pm ET | 1 CPE credit

With the potential for thousands of dollars in fines and even imprisonment, ensure you and your clients understand the implications of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements that have been in effect since January 2024. This new mandate stems from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and is intended to help prevent and combat money laundering activities by requiring certain businesses to report their BOI details.

Join this webinar for specifics on the impact and requirements of BOI reporting, and to help ensure you and your clients follow proper procedures and remain in compliance.

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Building a High-Performing CAS Team: Is adding HR advisory the right strategy for your firm?

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 2-3 pm ET | 1 CPE credit

It’s critical that your Client Advisory Services (CAS) team is properly structured and staffed to deliver on client needs to drive growth into the future.  Attend this webinar that will define the roles and responsibilities of an effective CAS practice and explore how adding HR advisory services to your CAS offerings could be a valuable opportunity for your firm.

*This event is not eligible for IRS CE credit

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Cybersecurity Essentials: Proactive Defense for Tax Professionals

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 2-3 pm ET | 1 CPE credit

The cybercrime economy continues to grow as well as the sophistication of cyberattacks. Therefore, the importance of cybersecurity for tax professionals has become increasingly crucial to ensure the utmost protection of sensitive client data.

This session will review the critical data security requirements mandated by the IRS for tax practitioners, emphasizing their significance in safeguarding client information. Additionally, key security tools and techniques essential for achieving cybersecurity compliance will be covered, empowering practitioners with practical strategies to fortify their data protection measures.

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DOL Final Overtime Rule: What You and Your Clients Need to Know

Are your clients prepared to meet the new overtime requirements?

The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Final Overtime Rule was announced on April 23 with the first effective date of July 1, 2024, impacting many businesses. In this webinar, we review the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), discuss details of the new OT rule, and explore how updates to it may impact employers. We also address consultative opportunities you may find to help ensure you and your clients make informed decisions to remain in compliance.


*Note: This on-demand interactive recording is not eligible for CPE credit, but you may find the content timely and helpful in your advisory role.

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Online Self-Study Courses — Free CPE Credits

Everyone learns in their own way and as their schedule permits. Paychex offers online CPE courses you can take at your convenience from any desktop or mobile device through the Accountant Knowledge Center (AKC). Topics include ethics, corporate tax, tax planning with life insurance, sales and use taxes, S corporation eligibility and election, and much more.

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