CPFA CE Requirements (2025)

Simplifying Regulations for 2025

CPFA CE Requirement	Complete 10 hours in each calendar year.
Ethics Requirement	One (1) hour of professional ethics and the ARA’s Code of Professional Conduct (“Ethics”).
Initial CE Hours	Initial licensees who pass the CPFA exam are not required to earn any CE hours for the year they pass the exam. Starting the following year, they must earn 10 CE hours to maintain their CPFA credential. View more
Content Requirement	Min. 4 hours of retirement plan (“Relevant Topics”) related topics. View more
Subject Areas	CPFA professionals can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning Modes	All CE can be completed through self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities	Includes Live and On-Demand Webcasts.
CE Deadline	CE credits must be completed by December 31 of each calendar year.
Reporting	CE must be reported by March 1 of each calendar year for the prior year's activities.
License Renewal	Renew your CPA license by March 1 of each calendar year for the prior year's activities. Failure to renew by this date will result in a 60-day period from the date of notification to correct the deficiency. View more
Carry Forward	No credit carryforward is allowed.
Record Retention	Maintain records of completed CE credits for two (2) calendar years following the calendar year for which the CE credit is reported.
Renewal Fees	The renewal fee for NAPA Firm Partners is $81 and Non-Firm Partner is $690. View more

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CE credits for the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)? Yes!

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Contact Information for the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA)

4401 Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington
VA 22203
Phone: 703-516-9300
E-mail: customercare@napa-net.org
Website: NAPA

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding CPFAs CE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official board website for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CPFA professionals must complete 10 hours of CE each calendar year.

Yes, CPFA professionals are required to complete one (1) hour of professional ethics, which includes the ARA’s Code of Professional Conduct

Yes, CPFA professionals must complete a minimum of 4 hours of retirement plan-related topics (relevant topics).

Initial licensees who pass the CPFA exam are not required to earn any CE hours for the year they pass the exam. Starting the following year, they must earn 10 CE hours to maintain their CPFA credential.

CPFA professionals can find detailed fields of study (FOS) in the provided link.

All CE can be completed through self-study.

Eligible activities include live and on-demand webcasts.

CE credits must be completed by December 31 of each calendar year.

CE must be reported by March 1 of each calendar year for the prior year's activities.

CPFA professionals must renew their credential by March 1 of each calendar year for the prior year's activities.

No, CPFA professionals cannot carry forward excess CE credits.

CPFA professionals must maintain records of completed CE credits for two (2) calendar years following the calendar year for which the CE credit is reported.

The renewal fee for NAPA Firm Partners is $81, while Non-Firm Partners must pay $690. View more

MYCPE ONE holds NASBA approval and provides CE courses tailored for designations offered by NAPA. Unlike other certification bodies, NAPA doesn't mandate its designation holders to pursue CE from NAPA-approved providers exclusively. This flexibility guarantees that all courses offered by MYCPE ONE are fully compliant for earning CPFA Credits. You can check the eligibility of each course by referring to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on the course page.

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Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CE credits for the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)? Yes!