Accreditation
Trusted. Accredited. Approved.
TaxCPE.com, powered by CountingWorks, is a nationally recognized leader in accredited continuing education for tax and accounting professionals.
We meet or exceed the requirements of the National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the California Tax Education Council (CTEC).
For more than 20 years, our courses have helped tens of thousands of professionals earn CPE credit while staying current, confident, and compliant.
Our Accreditations
| Accrediting Body | Provider ID | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) | Provider #103143 | CountingWorks, Inc.is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. |
| IRS-Approved Continuing Education Provider | Provider #VP8T3 | CountingWorks, Inc. is an IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider. |
| California Tax Education Council (CTEC) | Provider #1044 | CountingWorks, Inc. is approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer continuing education courses that count as credit towards the annual “continuing education” requirements imposed by the State of California for CTEC Registered Tax Preparers. A listing of additional requirements to register as a tax preparer may be obtained by contacting CTEC at PO Box 2890, Sacramento, CA 95812-2890, toll-free by phone at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org. |
| State Boards of Accountancy | - | NASBA-recognized; accepted by most state boards (check your state board for details) |
Note: NASBA approval does not constitute endorsement by the Board of Accountancy of any state.
Our Course Design Standards
Every Total Practice® course is developed using QAS-compliant instructional design standards.
What You’ll See in the Catalog
Each Nano course or bundle will display its accreditation type clearly:
| Format | Eligible Credit | Accreditor | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Course | 0.2 hr | NASBA | For CPAs – standalone short CPE credit |
| Nano Bundle | 1 hr | IRS, CTEC | For EAs & CTEC preparers – bundled course |
Our Compliance Process
We follow a structured, five-step process to ensure every course meets or exceeds accreditation standards:
Human Authoring & Review
All courses are written and reviewed by qualified professionals — including Art Werner, Lee Reams Sr., and Lee Reams II.
Instructional Design
Our education team develops measurable objectives, outlines, and knowledge checks that comply with NASBA and IRS standards.
Voice Delivery
Some Nano courses are AI-narrated for speed and clarity.
Each is clearly labeled as:
- 🎧 Human Written
- Expert Reviewed
- AI Delivered
- This delivery format is fully NASBA-compliant.
Compliance & Accreditation Review
Each course is reviewed for compliance with the applicable NASBA, IRS and/or CTEC requirements before publication.
LMS Certification & Tracking
Completion times, quiz results, and certificates are tracked in our learning system (Litmos LMS) for full audit compliance.
Transparency Promise
You’ll always know:
- The accreditation type (NASBA, IRS, CTEC).
- The credit hours (Nano, 1-hour, multi-hour).
- The delivery format (AI Voice or Live Instructor).
No fine print. No guessing. Just clear, trusted education.
Our Review & Renewal Policy
To maintain accreditation integrity:
- All courses are reviewed annually or sooner if laws change.
- Updated versions replace prior courses immediately.
- NASBA, IRS, and CTEC renewals are submitted as required each year.
Each course’s expiration date is listed in your member dashboard.
