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
2025 Tax Bill Decoded: Insights and Strategies for You and Your Clients
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 1 p.m. ET | 1 CPE credit
Join us for this expert-led CPE webinar where we’ll explore the most significant updates in the 2025 Tax Bill and provide practical insights to help you and your clients stay compliant, seize opportunities, and avoid pitfalls.
The Power of a Safe Harbor 401(k): Empowering Your Firm With Retirement Benefits
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET | 1 CPE credit
A safe harbor 401(k) provision allows businesses to avoid mandatory government compliance tests. The biggest tradeoff is that employers must make contributions. Many firms find that not having the hassle of testing is well worth it. Is yours one of them? Find out at this webinar.
The Future of First Impressions: Strategies for Better Onboarding
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET | 1 CPE credit
In today's rapidly evolving accounting world, onboarding has become more than just a formality - it's the key to setting your employees (and your firm) up for long-term success. Join this webinar to learn key elements and effective tips to create an onboarding program that's impactful, engaging, and future-focused.
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
Watch This Latest Webinar Recording
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.
