Business Professionals Network

Welcome to the Accounting Continuing Professional Education Network, ACPEN. As the largest CPE network in the United States, sponsored by many state CPA societies, our mission is to provide highly relevant, NASBA-accredited, world-class CPE courses for CPAs and financial professionals in the most convenient and economical way possible. With a commitment to excellence, ACPEN has been providing the highest quality online CPE available for accountants, financial professionals, and enrolled agents for over 17 years.

History and Structure

Founded by four state societies in 1997, ACPEN is now a consortium of over 40 state societies. Since 1998, ACPEN has been owned and managed by Business Professionals' Network (BPN), a dedicated team responsible for the development of online CPE content, management of the network, and ensuring that the internet and live video streaming technology remains at the cutting edge for the benefit of state societies and their members.

Courses and Curriculum

With an extensive course catalog offering over 150 courses, ACPEN covers all the most important subjects in accounting, including online tax courses, ethics CPE, and more. Our courses are created and presented by experienced presenters, renowned experts, and seasoned practitioners. The ACPEN Signature courses are presented in broad topic panels, while the Specialized Area courses focus on specific areas of industry, tax, and financial planning.

Course Features

All ACPEN courses feature:

• Downloadable written materials for use during and after the course
• Live credit awarded for all Live Webcasts and Live Webcast Replays
• The ability to submit questions to presenters at any time during the course
• Technical support available during all courses to ensure a great experience

Specialized Areas

ACPEN offers specialized courses in the following areas:

Industry Institute

• CPE programs in areas of technology training, management, finance, leadership, ethics, business fraud, accounting, and auditing

Tax Institute

• CPE programs providing the most up-to-date information relating to tax code and practice

Partners and Partnerships

ACPEN partners with state CPA societies, corporate partners, and industry leaders to provide a comprehensive range of CPE courses and training programs.

Commitment to Quality

At ACPEN, we are committed to delivering the highest quality online CPE available, presented in an engaging, discussion-based format. We strive to provide relevant content that meets the needs of CPAs and financial professionals, while also providing a convenient and economical way to meet their continuing professional education requirements.

Join the Thousands

Join the thousands of CPAs across the country who have already taken advantage of the ACPEN CPE online courses and webcasts. With ACPEN, you can reserve a seat to one of the most engaging and convenient ways to meet your continuing professional education requirements.