
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
Currently there are no CPE webinars scheduled, however, please check back often as we continue to add new events regularly.
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
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
Exempt vs Non Exempt: Identifying Employee Classification
This seminar reviews the importance of properly classifying employees as either exempt or non-exempt. Learn more about the Fair Labor Standards Act that set forth these classifications and understand the various tests used to determine employee status. This seminar will also cover the basic guidelines, rules, and regulations for paying employees in these classifications.
- I CPE credit
- Course Level: Basic
- Prerequisite: None
- Preparation: None
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
- Field of Study: Personnel/Human Resources
Managing Human Resource Issues
This informational session highlights the various human resource issues affecting today’s employers and identifies guidelines for the life cycle of an employee, from hiring to separation.
- 2 CPE credits
- Course Level: Basic
- Prerequisite: None
- Preparation: None
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
- Field of Study: Personnel/Human Resources