Continuing Professional Education (CPE) products and training help enhance your skills and deliver greater value to clients and employers throughout your career in computer auditing.
All ICAEA certificate holders must complete a minimum number of CPE hours over a two-year period. The first biennial period begins the year after certification.
The purpose of the CPE requirement is to ensure members maintain the necessary knowledge and skills to stay current with industry developments and best practices. CPE activities should focus on internal controls, including financial, operational, and fraud-related auditing, as well as risk assessment, ethics, and the design, implementation, and review of computer audits.
The information below outlines ICAEA's CPE standards, details member requirements, and provides specifics for each certificate.
ICAEA CPE Guidelines
Holders of ICAEA certificates, such as ICCP, CEAP, ICEA, and CFAP, must complete 12 hours of ICAEA CPE annually.
CPE reporting is managed by ICAEA Accredited Training Centers (ATCs). ATCs will submit the required CPE forms to the ICAEA Professional Development Team by December 31 each year on your behalf.
ICAEA will issue compliance acknowledgments to professionals, confirming whether they meet the CPE requirements.
Members can also track their CPE records through the ICAEA member system.
For those meeting the CPE requirements, their certificate status will be marked active for notarization or authentication. If requirements are not met, the status will be listed as inactive.
This streamlined process ensures members can focus on professional development without the burden of manual reporting.
NASBA Registry CPE Sponsor statement
International Computer Auditing Education Association (ICAEA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
NASBA CPE credits are available and awarded for certain ICAEA self-study training courses that comply with the Statement on Standards for CPE Programs. In accordance with these standards, relevant ICAEA training details are disclosed to learners in advance through email invitations, registration websites, or other similar announcements.
CPE Sponsor ID Numbers:
NASBA Sponsor Identification Number: 147070
Approved Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of CPE Credits for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs).
Complaints regarding NASBA National Registry CPE Sponsors may be submitted to NASBA via their website, NASBARegistry.org.
Here are a few countries where CPAs may often be able to use U.S. NASBA CPE credits to meet their local continuing education requirements, along with some specific considerations for each:
Canada
Australia
Japan
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Singapore
Hong Kong
Ireland
India
Indonesia
In each of these countries, it is crucial for CPAs to verify with their respective accounting bodies to ensure the NASBA CPE courses are acceptable. Regulatory bodies typically provide guidelines on what constitutes acceptable continuing education, and these should be reviewed before enrolling in any CPE program.
ICAEA--International Computer Auditing Education Association
