Online CPA CPE Courses can form 100% of structured CPE. Online CPE courses by other providers are subject to a 50% cap.

Re-fresh and develop your skills and professional knowledge with our suite of over 76 covering technical courses, financial briefings and business skills courses.

CPE Online courses are a cost effective, flexible way of learning that allows you earn your CPE hours, at a time that suits you and without having to leave your desk or home!

What CPA online courses are available For a full list of CPE Online courses.

The CPE Online courses are completed in your own time. When the Institute (CPA Ireland) receives your payment you will receive access to your chosen course. You will need to make sure that you activate the access within 10 days of purchase. You then have 6 months to complete the course.

Want to try before you buy?

For a brief demo of how the CPE Online courses work, please visit our CPE Online demo page.

How do I purchase a CPE online course?

To purchase an CPE Online course , click on the course you wish to purchase. When we have received the payment for the course(s) you will receive your access key by email.

How do the CPE online courses work?

The CPE Online courses are completed in your own time. When the Institute receives your payment you will receive access to your chosen course. You will need to make sure that you activate the access within 10 days of purchase. You then have 6 months to complete the course.

CPE direct to your desk through CPE Webinars

What is a CPE webinar

CPE Webinars are live CPE courses delivered direct to your PC via the internet, in real time. Each CPE Webinar is one hour in length.

How does a CPE webinar work?

During the live CPE Webinars you can view presentation slides, listen to the presenter directly from your PC or telephone, ask the presenter questions via ‘text chat’ and interact with other participants.

Following the purchase of your CPE Webinar registration information, joining instructions, conference call information and CPE Webinar FAQ’s are sent direct to your inbox. Course notes are also sent to all attendees in advance of the event taking place.

How to find out more about CPE webinars For further information and CPE Webinar.

CPE Webinars FAQs

How do I purchase a CPE webinar

To purchase a CPE Webinar please visit the CPE Courses section of CPA Ireland website. You can search for your chosen event in the CPE Courses section. Once you have found your chosen event please select ‘Buy Now’ and follow the instructions online. When payment for this course has been processed by the Institute you will receive an email with registration information, joining instructions, conference call information and CPE Webinar FAQ’s

CPE Webinars FAQS

What do I need to participate in a CPE webinar?

You will need a PC and internet connection. You can listen to the CPE Webinar direct from the speakers on your PC.

If you wish to join the CPE Webinar by conference call you will also need a telephone.

If you wish to ask questions you can do so by typing your questions through ‘text chat’.

How do I join a CPE webinar?

Once you purchase your chosen CPE Webinar you will receive an email with registration information. The first step in joining the CPE Webinar is to register.

Following registration you will receive an email with confirmation of your registration, joining instructions containing a web link, conference call information and CPE Webinar FAQ’s. Simply click this web link and follow the instructions to join the CPE Webinar.

Please note you will not be able to join the webinar until the specified date and time, as per your confirmation email.

I have joined the CPE webinar, what do all the sections, buttons and icons mean?

When you join the CPE Webinar you will see the following:

• Top left hand side – Presenter section – a picture of the presenter
• Bottom left hand side - Attendees section – this will list all attendees at the CPE Webinar. Beside the word Feedback you will see a drop down box. This tool enables you to interact directly with the presenter. Simply click on the most suitable heading to indicate to the presenter if you are fine, have a question, you want them to slow down or speed up, if your answer is yes or no or if you agree or disagree.
• Main window – this is where the presenter will share their slides and or notes with you.
• Bottom of screen – Text Chat – this is where you can type questions and send them directly to the presenter.
• Top left hand side – Presenter section – a picture of the presenter

For further information about participating in the CPE Webinar and using the various tools during the live CPE Webinar select ‘Help’ and ‘Participant Online Help’.

CPE Webinars FAQS

What time can I join the webinar?

Please see the confirmation email for the date and start time of the webinar.

Will I be able to listen to the presenter?

You can listen to the presenter direct from your PC speakers.
Alternatively if you have opted to also join the webinar by conference call you can listen via your telephone.

Will I be able to ask questions?

You can ask questions through the ‘text chat’. Simply type your question in the ‘text chat’ box and click send.

How will I see the slides from the presenter?

The slides are shown live on-screen during the CPE Webinar. A copy of the slides is also emailed to all participants before the event.

How do I know my PC/system will allow me to access the CPE webinar?

Once you have successfully purchased and registered for the CPE Webinar a confirmation email with joining instructions is sent to you. This email also includes a web link to a ‘System Test’ which enables you to check if your PC meets all the requirements necessary to participate in the CPE Webinar.

It is advised that you run this System Test in advance of joining the CPE Webinar.

What happens if I can't attend the live webinar?

All our CPE Webinars are recorded and can be purchased after the event through the CPE Courses section of our website. Course notes are also sent to you.

If you have purchased the CPE Webinar and can no longer attend please review our CPE “Booking Terms & Conditions”.

What if some of my other team members want to join the CPA webinars?

Your team members are welcome to join the CPE Webinar. However, to join they must purchase the CPE Webinar in advance of the event. If they simply watch the CPE Webinar from your screen they will not receive any CPE hours.Are CPE webinars CPE accredited? Live CPE Webinars: If you attend a live CPE Webinar the hours awarded to you will be structured CPE. 100% of your CPE hours can be achieved by attending live CPE Webinars.

Recorded CPE Webinars: If you purchase and view a recorded CPE Webinar the hours awarded to you will be unstructured CPE.

What online courses are available?

Accounting & Governance Accounting and governance is at the heart of every accountant's professional life. Anti Bribery & corruption - New Assessing Going Concern Corporate Governance Cyber Security Strategy Ethical Compliance Ethical Issues for Accountants Financial Briefings: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) FRS 102: How will the numbers change? FRS 102: Reacting to reduce regulations FRS 102: Choosing between the alternatives FRS 102: Impact on systems and data Fraud & Corruption Forensic Accounting Getting to Grips with IFRS IFRS: The Structure of Financial Statements IFRS: Property, Plant and Equipment IFRS: Revenue and Revenue Recognition IFRS: Other Non-financial Assets IFRS: Financial Instruments – New Managing your Transition to IFRS Managing the Transition to GAAP Professionalism and Ethics for Accountants Risk Management Transition to the New Reporting Standard FRS 102 VAT – Place of supply Understanding the New GAAP

Improve your understanding of managing the finances of your clients and your own business in the current turbulent financial times Alternative Finance Finance: The Basics Financial Briefings: Basics of Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Financial Briefings: Basics of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Financial Control in SME's Financial Management in Turbulent Times Forecasting for Financial Managers Introduction to Financial Modelling Managerial Megatrends and Financial Control Modelling Financing Options Modelling Real World Complexities Preventing Financial Crime Strategic Financial Management Working Capital Optimisation and Cash Flow Management The Finance Business Partner Management Control Stay on top of the latest management control techniques to ensure businesses stay competitive and prosper even in difficult times. Agile SCRUM Project Management Business Performance Management Dynamic Budgetary Control

Management Control Key performance indicators Making budgeting working in the real world Managing through a recession Operation cost savings and efficiencies outsourcing The road to continuous improvement Mergers & Acquisitions Learn from the expert and your peers, whether buying, selling or advising on due diligence. Buying a business Due diligence Growing your business through acquisition Negotiating mergers and acquisitions - New Selling a business Professional Skills Professional Skills courses focus on helping you grow as a professional - develop new skills and utilise those you already have for the best possible results. Advanced negotiation for Accountants Becoming an expert witness Communicating for professional success - New Developing your professional career Grammar and effective writing for accountants Intellectual property and new ideas Networking skills for accountants Network Leadership Social media for accountants

Professional Skills continuing Strategic Analysis and competitive positioning Working in accounting and finance teams Management Thinking Keep abreast of the latest management thinking to maximise your and your team's effectiveness and to develop and improve your business advisory skills. Coaching skills for accountants Corporate social responsibility Enterprise & entrepreneurships Internal and & remote working Leadership skills for accountants Market analysis for accountants Managing change & transformations Managing high performing teams Managing from within the team Managing professionals for results Writing a business plan Practice Management Improve the management of your practice and enhance your chances of success. Building and growing your firm Planning for your firm Practice models and networks Promoting your professional practice Success planning