What is the QAS program and how does my company apply?

Sponsors who are able to meet the QAS requirements and who are willing to make a commitment to meet the highest CPE program standards are welcome to apply. The QAS program is intended solely for self-study sponsors. Organizations involved only in CPE program presentation of group-live and group Internet-based programs should not seek approval.

Large organizations with multiple units or branches offering CPE programs under the direction of one department should submit a single QAS application on behalf of the entire organization. CPE program sponsors operating as independent units under franchise agreements or independent chapters of organizations must apply separately.

What are the benefits of QAS program?

• Assures the highest level of preparation of self-study programs.
  
• Provides licensees with a listing of quality sponsors conducting programs in compliance with state boards' requirements and the applicable AICPA/NASBA Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education Programs (Standards).
  
• Recognizes approved organizations by publishing their names and their program titles on a list that is available on NASBA's Web site which is linked to a majority of state boards of accountancy.
  
• Identifies sponsors who issue certificates of completion and maintain other appropriate records for CPAs.
  
• Improves the overall quality of self-study CPE.

Registered sponsors are authorized to use the QAS logo and approved sponsor language in all marketing materials. Many accountants look for the logo as soon as they receive program materials in the mail.

For information about the requirements, responsibilities and application procedures regarding QAS membership, click on the appropriate tabs above.

For a list of current QAS sponsors, click on the QAS Sponsors tab above.

For a comparison of the requirements for Registry and QAS, click here and review Frequently Answered Question number two under the heading QAS.

Click here for a list of State Boards of Accountancy that will accept self-study CPE credits from QAS Sponsors.


CPE Frequently Asked Questions

This document is comprised of questions from sponsors compiled by the NASBA CPE Advisory Committee as well as the NASBA CPE team. As preparation for the Ninth Annual CPE Conference, NASBA CPE Advisory Committee asked CPE sponsors to submit questions regarding the standards, clarification and discussion needs around the application of the standards, and real-life issues as related to the standards and any other comments relevant to our CPE programs.

The questions were reviewed and answered by NASBA CPE Advisory Committee and presented during the conference. This document includes the responses to these questions. Additionally, we have included responses to questions regularly received by the NASBA CPE team on CPE compliance, the National Registry of CPE Sponsors (Registry) and the Quality Assurance Service (QAS.)

Click here to download the document.