Now Offering In-Person Seminars, Live Webinars and Self-Study Programs!
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Wilkes University is the premier provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) coursework for accounting professionals in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our Accounting Seminars offer a wide array of topics to keep you up-to-date on current tax law and satisfy PA licensing requirements for continuing education.
2025 Schedule
Live in-person programs
Seminars are held at East Mountain Inn/Holiday Inn in Wilkes-Barre, PA from 1-5 PM Eastern time unless indicated otherwise. Please check back for updates.
| Date | Time | Topic | CPE Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | State Tax Update | Tax | TBA |
| TBA | 1-5 p.m. | Federal Tax Update | Tax | $70 |
Live Webinars
Selected programs are broadcast as live webinars using Zoom. All times are listed in Eastern time. Please check back for updates.
| Date | Time | Topic | CPE Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 | 1-5 p.m. | Computer Security | Other | $60 |
| June 12 | 1-5 p.m. | How the IRS gathers Evidence in the 21st Century and What to Expect in US Tax Court | Tax | $60 |
| June 20 | 8 a.m.-Noon | Real Estate Basics: Buying & Investing | Accounting | $60 |
| Aug. 5 | 1-5 p.m. | Governmental Accounting Part 1 | Accounting | $60 |
| Aug. 7 | 1-5 p.m. | Governmental Accounting Part 2 | Accounting | $60 |
| Aug. 28 | 1-5 p.m. | Best Practices in Business Communication | Other | $60 |
| Sept. 4 | 1-5 PM | How Your Clients Can Sell Old Stuff Online for Profit | Other | $60 |
| TBA | 1-5 p.m. | A&A Update 2024 | Accounting | $50 |
| Oct. 31 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Ethics (For PA accountants, not NJ or NY) | Ethics | $60 |
| TBA | 1-5 p.m. | State Tax Update Part 1 | Tax | $60 |
| TBA | 1-5 p.m. | State Tax Update Part 2 | Tax | $60 |
| TBA | 1-5 p.m. | Federal Tax Update | Tax | $50 |
Self Study Programs
The following interactive individual study programs are now accredited for accountants:
| Topic | CPE Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | $60 |
| TBA | TBA | $60 |
Registration
You may register for classes using the registration link below.
Register for Accounting CPE Home Study Classes external website
After you register for a self study class, select current registrations then go to class to begin watching the videos.
To receive full credit for the class, you must view each video segment and answer the polling questions. You do not have to answer the polling questions correctly. However, you must receive a 70% or better on the final exam to receive credit. You can take the exam as often as you need to until you pass. Once you pass the exam, you may complete the course evaluation and print your certificate.
If you have any questions about the programs, please email margaret.petty@wilkes.edu.
Seminars and Webinars
In Person Seminars
Seminars are held at the East Mountain Inn/Holiday Inn external website, 600 Wildflower Drive, Wilkes-Barre. Most seminars run on Thursdays from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Cost: $65 per person; $60 Early Bird Discount (registration and payment must be received by the close of day of the Monday prior to the seminar.) Registrations may be made by telephone, mail or fax. Payment by check or credit card (Visa or MasterCard) will be accepted.
Live Group Webinars
Participate from anywhere with our online accounting seminars. Classes are broadcast live using Zoom. These seminars are reported as live, group study.
Home Study Programs
Earn CPE hours at your convenience with our home study programs. The live webinars are recorded and available as seminars that you access where and when you want.
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Cancellations
Credit will be given for a seminar in the same fiscal year if the cancellation is received 24 hours prior to the seminar.
Accreditation
Wilkes is accredited by the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy (PX-000676-L) and The State of New Jersey Board of Accountancy (as an accredited university).
Wilkes University is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA provider #127179) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the 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 website external website.