Those standards are included as part of these policies. The underlying principle is that all programs should contribute to a member's professional competence. It includes, but is not restricted to, accounting, auditing, taxation, and advisory services. Accordingly, programs contributing to the development and maintenance of other professional skills also are recognized as acceptable CPE programs. Such programs might include, but not be restricted to, the areas of communication, ethics, quantitative methods, behavioral sciences, statistics, and management.
Members have the option of selecting programs that relate to their specific jobs.
For example, a member in industry who is engaged in marketing activities may fulfill the requirement by completing continuing education in marketing. Service as an instructor at a CPE program may qualify when it increases the instructor's professional competence. CPE credit should be measured in whole hours and claimed only for the time a group study program is actually attended. CPE credit for Self-study programs is recommended by the sponsor and must be documented by a certificate or other evidence of completion. Ultimately, the CPE credit claimed is the responsibility of the individual member.