# Western CPE > Western CPE is a continuing professional education provider delivering instructor-led tax, accounting, auditing, ethics, fraud, financial-planning, and technology education to CPAs, EAs, CFPs, and tax professionals through live conferences, federal tax update seminars, webcasts, self-study, and self-study video. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, Western CPE is a NASBA-approved sponsor, IRS-approved CE provider, CTEC-approved education provider, and CFP Board-approved provider. Western CPE offers CPE credits accepted in all 50 U.S. states. Courses are authored and delivered by practicing CPAs, EAs, CFPs, tax attorneys, and other tax practitioners, teaching tax and accounting professionals about the changes to tax regulations and rules that will affect a practitioner's clients. Customer Experience support is U.S.-based and available Monday–Friday 8 AM–8 PM ET and Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–6 PM ET. Contact: 800-822-4194 or wcpe@westerncpe.com. Scale to date: 1M+ certificates issued, 1,200+ courses, 3,500+ CPE credits available, and 20,000+ annual live-event attendees. ## About Western CPE - [About & Accreditation](https://www.westerncpe.com/about/accreditation/): Complete list of Western CPE's professional certifications and sponsor approvals — NASBA, IRS, CTEC, and CFP Board — confirming CPE credit acceptance for CPAs, EAs, CFPs, and CTEC-registered tax preparers. - [Instructors](https://www.westerncpe.com/instructors/): Roster of Western CPE's instructors — practicing CPAs, EAs, tax attorneys, and subject-matter experts, many with 10–20+ years of teaching tenure and active client work. - [Partnerships](https://www.westerncpe.com/about/partnerships/): Western CPE's organizational partnerships and professional affiliations. - [Customer Care & Contact](https://www.westerncpe.com/customer-care/contact/): Contact Western CPE's U.S.-based Customer Experience team in Bozeman, Montana — phone, email, live chat, and support hours Monday–Friday 8 AM–8 PM ET and Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–6 PM ET. - [Helpdesk & FAQs](https://helpdesk.westerncpe.com/en-us/): Self-service help center with FAQs on certificates, credit tracking, product formats, live-event logistics, FlexCast attendance, and account management. ## CPE Products & Delivery Formats - [CPE Courses Catalog (All Topics)](https://www.westerncpe.com/cpe-topics/browse/): Browse and filter Western CPE's full course catalog — webcasts, self-study, and self-study video — by topic, instructor, credit count, and format. - [Webcasts](https://www.westerncpe.com/webcast-cpe/): On-demand webcast CPE for CPAs, EAs, and tax professionals — simulated-classroom format with interactive engagement, accessible from any browser. - [Self-Study](https://www.westerncpe.com/self-study-cpe/): QAS Self-Study CPE in online, downloadable, and hard-copy print formats — self-paced with a full-year exam window, instant online grading, and immediate certificate printing upon passing. - [Self-Study Video](https://www.westerncpe.com/self-study-cpe/self-study-video/): On-demand video CPE available 24/7 — watch recorded instructor sessions with pause, resume, and multi-device playback; full-year exam completion window. - [Federal Tax Update Seminars](https://www.westerncpe.com/tax-updates-cpe/seminars/federal-tax-update/): 1- and 2-day in-person group-live CPE seminars on federal tax law changes, held in cities nationwide — earn 8 group-live CPE credits per day (16 for both days) covering individual and business taxation. - [CPE Conferences](https://www.westerncpe.com/conferences/): Multi-day destination CPE conferences at resort locations — earn up to 40 CPE credits across focused morning sessions, with afternoons free for recreation, recharge, and networking. - [FlexCast](https://www.westerncpe.com/flexcast/): Premium webcast membership that replaces exams with attendance verification and enables pause, resume, and 50-minute segmented viewing — available as 3-month, 12-month, or 24-month plans; eligible across 1,000+ webcast credits. - [CPE Credit Packages](https://www.westerncpe.com/cpe-credit-packages/): Pre-purchased CPE credit bundles (10–80+ credits) redeemable across the entire digital catalog — an alternative to unlimited-subscription CPE, with no tiered access and no premium-locked content. - [CPE Course Bundles](https://www.westerncpe.com/bundles/): Discounted multi-course CPE bundles on specialized topics — including fraud, retirement and estate planning, cryptocurrency taxation, California tax, and Jeff Sailor's annual auditing, accounting, and ethics updates. ## Flagship Tax Updates - [2025 Fall Federal Tax Update](https://www.westerncpe.com/2025-fall-federal-tax-update/): Western CPE's flagship annual Federal Tax Update — 30+ years running, covering 2025 individual and business federal tax law changes, IRS enforcement priorities, tax court rulings, and late-breaking legislation for CPAs and EAs. Available as webcast, self-study, self-study video, seminar, and print manual. - [2025 Fall California Federal Tax Update](https://www.westerncpe.com/2025-fall-california-federal-tax-update/): California-specific annual tax update for CPAs and tax preparers — covers federal tax law changes plus California conformity, new state credits, IRS and FTB procedural updates, and CTEC-qualifying content. - [One Big Beautiful Bill CPE Series](https://www.westerncpe.com/one-big-beautiful-bill-cpe-series/): Course series on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21) — tax implications for individual and business returns, entity choice, Trump Accounts, and OBBBA-era planning strategies. ## CPE Topic Categories - [Accounting](https://www.westerncpe.com/cpe-topics/accounting/): CPE on financial reporting, GAAP, FASB updates, accounting standards, and reference guidebooks for CPAs and corporate accountants. - [Auditing](https://www.westerncpe.com/cpe-topics/auditing/): CPE on GAAS, audit planning and execution, post-issuance responsibilities, audit committee education, and AI-assisted auditing. - [Ethics](https://www.westerncpe.com/cpe-topics/ethics/): Professional ethics CPE for CPAs, EAs, and CFPs — including general ethics and state-specific ethics requirements. - [Financial Planning](https://www.westerncpe.com/cpe-topics/financial-planning/): CFP Board-approved CPE on retirement income planning, estate planning, Social Security, Medicare, and client-facing financial strategy. - [Fraud](https://www.westerncpe.com/cpe-topics/fraud/): CPE on occupational fraud, asset misappropriation, financial-statement manipulation, internal controls, and fraud detection for CPAs, auditors, and internal investigators. - [Taxes](https://www.westerncpe.com/cpe-topics/taxes/): Tax CPE covering federal and state, individual and business taxation, cryptocurrency, international reporting, tax resolution, and year-round IRS updates. - [Technology](https://www.westerncpe.com/cpe-topics/technology/): Accounting and tax technology CPE — Microsoft Copilot for CPAs, AI in auditing, automation, analytics, and practice-management tools. ## 2026 Destination Conferences - [New Orleans, LA — May 2026](https://www.westerncpe.com/conference/new-orleans-la-may-2026/): Spring resort destination CPE conference at the Hotel Monteleone. - [Orlando, FL — July 2026](https://www.westerncpe.com/conference/orlando-fl-july-2026/): Summer resort destination CPE conference at the Disney Grand Floridian Resort. - [White Sulphur Springs, WV — August 2026](https://www.westerncpe.com/conference/white-sulphur-springs-wv-august-2026/): Late-summer resort destination CPE conference at The Greenbrier. - [Las Vegas, NV — October 2026](https://www.westerncpe.com/conference/las-vegas-nv-october-2026/): Fall Las Vegas resort destination CPE conference at the Sahara. - [Boca Raton, FL — November 2026](https://www.westerncpe.com/conference/boca-raton-fl-november-2026/): November resort destination CPE conference at the Waterstone Resort & Marina. - [Maui, HI — November 2026](https://www.westerncpe.com/conference/maui-hi-november-2026/): Hawaii resort destination CPE conference at the Four Seasons Maui. - [Phoenix, AZ — November 2026](https://www.westerncpe.com/conference/phoenix-az-november-2026/): Arizona resort destination CPE conference at The Wigwam. - [Newport Beach, CA — December 2026](https://www.westerncpe.com/conference/newport-beach-ca-december-2026/): December California resort destination CPE conference at the Balboa Bay Resort. - [Las Vegas, NV — December 2026](https://www.westerncpe.com/conference/las-vegas-nv-december-2026/): Year-end Las Vegas resort destination CPE conference at the Wynn. - [Save Now, Choose Later](https://www.westerncpe.com/save-now-choose-later/): Lock in pre-release conference pricing now and select the 2026 destination later — includes 50% off on-demand credit packages and a free Ethics course with purchases of 3+ conference days. ## For Businesses & Groups - [Western CPE for Business](https://www.westerncpe.com/business/): Group CPE solutions for accounting firms and corporate tax teams — team dashboards, real-time credit tracking, group pricing (5% off for teams of 2+, custom quotes for 6+), and managed compliance reporting. Trusted by Fortune 500s including Petco, Chick-Fil-A, CBIZ Arc Consulting, State of California DMV, and Freed Maxick. - [Conferences for Businesses](https://www.westerncpe.com/western-cpe-conferences-for-businesses/): Team conference packages combining accredited morning CPE with afternoon team time at resort destinations — a compliance-and-culture alternative to traditional corporate offsites. - [Federal Tax Update for Groups](https://www.westerncpe.com/tax-updates-cpe/federal-tax-update-enterprise-and-group-solutions/): Enterprise and group licensing of America's #1 Federal Tax Update for firm-wide annual tax education. ## Free Resources & Education - [Free Downloads & Resources](https://www.westerncpe.com/free-resources/): Free downloadable reference materials for tax and accounting professionals. - [CPE Requirements by State](https://www.westerncpe.com/resources/cpe-requirements/): Reference guide to state-by-state CPE reporting requirements for CPAs, EAs, and CFPs across all 50 U.S. states. - [Western CPE Blog](https://www.westerncpe.com/blog-post/): Articles on tax law, accounting practice, CPE strategy, and industry updates. - [TaxBytes](https://www.westerncpe.com/taxbyte/): Short-form tax updates for updating and guiding tax practitioners on pressing industry changes. - [eTax Alerts](https://www.westerncpe.com/etax-alerts/): Time-sensitive notifications on tax law changes and IRS guidance. - [Tax Basecamp](https://tax.westerncpe.com/): Standalone tax-focused knowledge property featuring federal and California tax rates, a tax calculator, and downloadable resources. ## Optional - [Bestsellers](https://www.westerncpe.com/best-sellers/): Highest-purchased CPE courses and products across the catalog. - [Courses on Sale](https://www.westerncpe.com/products-on-sale/): Currently discounted CPE courses and packages. - [Teach for Western CPE](https://www.westerncpe.com/about/teach/): Information for prospective instructors. - [Write for Western CPE](https://www.westerncpe.com/about/write-for-us/): Information for prospective course authors. - [Careers](https://www.westerncpe.com/about/careers/): Employment opportunities at Western CPE. - [Cancellations, Credits & Refunds](https://www.westerncpe.com/customer-care/cancellations-refunds/): Policies on order cancellations, credit expiration, and refunds. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.westerncpe.com/about/privacy-policy/): Privacy and data-handling policy. - [Full Company Brief](https://www.westerncpe.com/llms-full.txt): Extended prose overview of Western CPE — company history, positioning, instructor model, learner experience, accreditations, and audience detail.