What is CPE Certification and Why It Matters?

What Is CPE Certification?

CPE refers to the process of earning credits through completing learning activities to retain your professional credentials. Continuing professional education is required for CPAs to maintain their professional competence and provide quality professional services. The goal of CPE is to help financial professionals maintain their credentials, stay compliant with industry regulations, build their expertise and stay ahead in their careers.

Financial Edge Training is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

How CPE Certification Works

Regulatory bodies like the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the CFP Board, and the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) require certified individuals to earn a minimum number of CPE credits each year or over a few years. By completing these requirements, you keep your certifications active and show that you’re aligned with current industry standards.

How You Earn CPE Credits

CPE credits can be earned by completing self study courses with Financial Edge using Felix. Participants have 1 year to complete the playlist and pass the CPE exam to earn their CPE credits.

The number of credits earned depends on the duration of the content. For self study programs 1 CPE credit is awarded for every 50 minutes of elearning content, this includes videos, workouts, tryouts, and exams.

The number of credits available for a CPE course will be visible for each applicable course.

CPE Certification Benefits

CPE is valuable to because it helps you to:

• Stay relevant, allowing you to keep up with the latest trends, tools, and regulatory changes in the finance world.
• Build expertise and deepen your knowledge in your core areas and expand into new ones.
• Boost your career, employers value professionals who invest in their own development, it demonstrates your drive, commitment, and leadership potential.

FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About CPE Certification

What does CPE certification mean?
It means you’re actively maintaining your professional credentials by completing required continuing education.

Why is CPE important?
It ensures you stay compliant, competent, and competitive.

How many credits do I need?
The number of credits you need depends on your certification body. CPAs, for example, often need 120 credits every three years.

Can I complete CPE online?
All Financial Edge CPE courses are available online through the Felix platform. Online learning makes earning credits more flexible and accessible, especially if you’re balancing a full-time role.

How Financial Edge Helps You Meet CPE Requirements

At Financial Edge, we make it easy for professionals to meet their CPE obligations while gaining real-world skills that make a difference. Our accredited CPE courses combine practical training with flexible delivery, so you can earn your credits without sacrificing quality or convenience.

Why choose Financial Edge for CPE?

• Flexible Learning – Access courses anytime, anywhere, and learn at your own pace.
• Practical Training – Get hands-on skills in financial modeling, analysis, accounting, and more.
• Expert Instruction – Learn from finance professionals who’ve trained at the world’s top banks and institutions.

Conclusion

CPE isn’t just about staying compliant, it’s about staying competitive. Investing in your learning keeps your career moving forward.

Ready to earn your next credits? Explore Financial Edge’s library of CPE-accredited courses and start building the skills that drive real impact.