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Our Courses Accepted:
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The board requires that all self-study courses must be taken from
sponsors approved as a NASBA's QAS (Quality Assurance Service)
provider. Global CPE provides NASBA-QAS Courses provided by
National Tax Institute.
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Renewal Date:
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Reporting Period:
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1/1 to 12/31 triennially The State Board of Certified Public Accountants
of Louisiana will now accept CPE credit information submitted
electronically at CPEtracking.com for the 2004-2006 reporting period.
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Required Hours:
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Ethics Required:
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Yes, 2 Hours of Professional Ethics; must be taken from a qualifying
Ethics course approved by the Board.
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Subject Breakdown:
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24 hours of Accounting and Auditing if attest services are performed.
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Credit Limits:
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Credits may be allowed for successful completion of exams such as the
CMA, CISA, and CFP at 5 credits per exam hour passed, but limited to
50% of credits needed. The maximum credit for instructors is 50% and
are allowed for first presentations only, without substantial revisions.
The maximum credit for articles/books is limited to 25% and books or
articles must be published. CPE credit is allowed in whole hours only.
Non-interactive self-study is limited to half of earned credits.
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Other State Policies:
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Louisiana requires interactive self-study courses to be from providers
that are registered with either the AICPA, NASBA, or a State Society of
CPAs. QAS courses may be acceptable. Magazine and reference
material readings and tests do not qualify for CPE credits.
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Contact Info:
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State Board of CPAs of Louisiana
601 Poydras Street
Suite 1770
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Phone: 504-566-1244
Fax: 504-566-1252
Web address: http://www.cpaboard.state.la.us
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