
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
Feb. 9, 2021: Top Retirement Plan Updates in the New Year
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021
2 p.m. ET
1 CPE credit
With several key provisions of the SECURE Act set to go in to effect in 2021 that could potentially reshape the retirement industry, Paychex and CPA.com present a webinar to help ensure you have the most up-to-date information to consult with clients. This session will include details on starting a Pooled Employer Plan, qualified profit-sharing plan and information on the latest retirement legislation and tax strategies. (This event is not eligible for IRS CPE credit)

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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On-site CPE seminars
Help Your Clients Understand the Benefits of the SECURE Act
This comprehensive seminar reviews the provisions of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement (SECURE) Act, provides details of the tax credits, and discusses the benefits of a 401(k) plan.
401(k): A Retirement Plan Option for Your Clients
This comprehensive seminar discusses retirement planning and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of such plans for businesses trying to enhance their benefits package.
- 2 CPE Credits
- Course Level: Basic
- Prerequisite: None
- Preparation: None
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
- Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Health Care Reform and Its Impact on Business
This seminar focuses on various laws, including the Affordable Care Act, to help you understand the requirements of health care reform and provide an opportunity for proactive consultations with clients. Learn about the Small Business Tax Credit, Form W-2 reporting, an Employer Shared Responsibility.
- 1 CPE Credit
- Course Level: Basic
- Prerequisite: None
- Preparation: None
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
- Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Do Your Clients Need Help with Worker Classification?
This seminar clarifies the difference between employees and independent contractors, providing the factors to help your clients make the determination on worker classification. Share with clients the responsibilities they have with employees and independent contractors.
1 CPE Credit
Course Level: Basic
Prerequisite: None
Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group-Live
Field of Study: Personnel/Human Resources
Federal Tax Credits that Could Benefit Your Clients’ Business
This comprehensive seminar reviews the most-popular federal tax incentives available to businesses and offers analysis to help you determine the savings these credits could provide your clients. You’ll learn about wage-based and technical credits, discuss qualifications, identify IRS and certification forms, and more that can help consultations with clients.
- 1 CPE Credit
- Course Level: Basic
- Prerequisite: None
- Preparation: None
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
- Field of Study: Taxes
What You and Your Clients Need to Know About Fiduciary Responsibilities
This session explores the fiduciary responsibility provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) with respect to retirement plans. You’ll review the definition of fiduciary responsibility, discuss the duties of the plan fiduciaries, and learn the importance of fiduciary liability.
- 1 CPE Credit
- Course Level: Basic
- Prerequisite: None
- Preparation: None
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
- Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Health Savings Accounts
This comprehensive seminar defines the basics of health savings accounts (HSA), including the requirements for establishing, making contributions, and taking distributions from an HSA. You’ll learn how an HSA works with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and a flexible spending account (FSA) to help manage healthcare costs and how to identify IRS reporting requirements.
- 1 CPE Credit
- Course Level: Basic
- Prerequisite: None
- Preparation: None
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
- Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge