Cheap Continuing Education Course?

[TaxGuyBill]

When I first subscribed to their Webinars, they were basically in the start up stage. I only comparison I have is the IRS webinars to compare them to. I went to Global website yesterday and while they displayed unlimited 12 webinars for $599, I clicked on chat and according to the chat person I was communicating with, they are running special of $199 12 months unlimited but I would be careful and at least get that in email format.

Thank you!

[AZ-Tax]

Global CPE's supposedly running a sale

For those of you that use Global for your CPE: Do you know if they ever offer discounts (the price is steeper than I like)? Are the classes GOOD? Do you learn things? Do they send you Powerpoint slides or other class material before the start of class? Thank you!

When I first subscribed to their Webinars, they were basically in the start up stage. I only comparison I have is the IRS webinars to compare them to. I went to Global website yesterday and while they displayed unlimited 12 webinars for $599, I clicked on chat and according to the chat person I was communicating with, they are running special of $199 12 months unlimited but I would be careful and at least get that in email format.

[ruthc]

Try Tax Book CPE's

I just completed a 2 CPE course which I received at no charge for purchasing items. I must say I was very pleased with the info. It was really informative with examples, risks for doing different actions, etc. I really learned a lot even though it was just for 2 CPEs. I would certainly do it again. Even if I had to pay, the course was very reasonable.

[geekgirldany]

I suppose I over do it with CPE. I get The Tax Book CPE each year, What's New, Ethics, and then an extra course. Yes, TTB CPE courses are very good and I do like how they are laid out. I then take courses from other companies as well.... just trying to keep up to date and refresh myself with basic classes.

[Nashville]

My experience

I once took a TaxBook Ethics CPE in the manner Jacob describes. If I weren't enamoured with live seminars I wouldn't hesitate to do so again.

Cost was more than reasonable, material was well-written and relevant, and CPE certificate given at the end. This is a good choice for those of you not wanting to travel to a live seminar.

[jacobtaxbook]

Give TheTaxReview Series a consideration.

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[TaxGuyBill]

For those of you that use Global for your CPE:


Do you know if they ever offer discounts (the price is steeper than I like)?

Are the classes GOOD? Do you learn things?

Do they send you Powerpoint slides or other class material before the start of class?


Thank you!

[AZ-Tax]

I am Anxious to see what the IRS will offer in way of CPE's

As many of you probably heard, the IRS is supposedly launching a database of tax practitioners Jan 2015. The database is supposed to display if the practitioner completed any CPE's. Its my understanding the IRS is going to take what I refer to as trying to embarrass and/or placing a guilt trip on all Practitioners that are un enrolled. So will the IRS increase the number of their current complimentary CPE webinars?

[geekgirldany]

Well, I would say it was rephrased from the various pubs. It would give an overall short paragraph about a certain topic and then say "for more information look at pub xx". Quite frustrating.

[Roberts]

$32.95 is still a good deal on the CPE. I have taken the Platinum Professional Services Courses. They are cheap and really just a rehash of the pubs. TTB CPE is very good. Like how it is broken down. I purchased a CPE course for $195 this year on business returns. Really wasn't worth the price as the material was overwhelming.

I thought the IRS prohibited the courses that just rehash publications?

Generally for me, I do the minimum required in one of these ultra cheap courses - then do my own research and education beyond that for free without getting IRS credit. The courses rarely provide quality information because we each have personalized needs. I took a course on Estates - really taught me next to nothing.

[BOB W]

I used Global for several years now. This year they started "on demand" which is great because I can watch it at night or over the week end leaving work hours to work.

[AZ-Tax]

In the begining Global was not that high priced

But unlimited webinars for Global costs twice as much as Checkpoint.http://www.cpe.biz/
https://checkpointlearning.thomsonre...m/Bundle/Index

Global is now but when they first offered unlimited Webinars, I believe I got in for $199 special.

[TaxGuyBill]

I purchased 12 month unlimited Webinars with Global CPE back May of 2013. Completed 40 hours in 2013 and 16 1st quarter of 2014. Global has on demand webinars so I am curious why more webinars vendors don't offer it.

But unlimited webinars for Global costs twice as much as Checkpoint. I would GUESS it just costs more to set up on demand webinars that are eligible for CPE, because they require test questions, polling questions, or some other way to determine that you are actually watching the video.

http://www.cpe.biz/

https://checkpointlearning.thomsonreuters.com/Bundle/Index

[AZ-Tax]

I enrolled in one of those 12 months unlimited webinars.

It's for a 12 month basis. So you could hypothetically sign up in mid year to get all of your CPE for that year and then the next year, then unsubscribe for the next 12 months. However, it automatically renews itself, so you need to specifically call to cancel it near the end of the 12 months.

I purchased 12 month unlimited Webinars with Global CPE back May of 2013. Completed 40 hours in 2013 and 16 1st quarter of 2014. Global has on demand webinars so I am curious why more webinars vendors don't offer it.

[geekgirldany]

Pretty much what Bill said. I too wish the webinars were on demand. Hopefully they will get that in the future. I like the online courses, the way they are laid out is nice. Plus they have a large variety to choose from which makes the price worth it.