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EBPAQC CPE Requirements

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EBPAQC CPE Requirements Overview

Last Reviewed on: 03 Apr, 2026

CPE Requirements

Complete at least 8 hours of employee benefit plan–specific CPE every three years if you sign or manage ERISA audits.

License Renewal Period

EBPAQC is a firm-based membership program under the AICPA. Renewal follows AICPA membership terms.

CPE Reporting Cycle

A three-year reporting cycle begins upon admission.

Ethics Requirement

No separate EBPAQC ethics rule. Members must follow AICPA ethics requirements.

Carry Over Credits

Not specified by EBPAQC. Check your state board or firm policy.

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Simplified EBPAQC Compliance Regulations for 2026

CPE Requirement

Professionals who sign or manage ERISA employee benefit plan audits must complete at least 8 hours of employee benefit plan–specific CPE every three-year cycle.

Ethics Requirement

No specific EBPAQC ethics requirement. Follow AICPA board rules.

Learning Modes

All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.

Eligible Learning Activities

Includes Group Internet-Based, QAS Self-Study, Blended Group, Nano Learning.

Reporting Period

A three-year reporting cycle applies, beginning at admission, and the CPE requirement must be completed by the end of the first full cycle following admission.

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License Renewal

EBPAQC operates as a firm-based membership program within the AICPA, and its renewal process follows the AICPA’s standard membership policies.

Carry Forward

Not specified; governed by state board rules where applicable.

Record Retention

Retain inspection reports and documentation long enough for monitoring personnel and peer reviewers to evaluate compliance with quality control policies.

Renewal Fees

AICPA EBPAQC annual renewal fees range from $250 to $8,000, depending on the firm’s total number of CPAs. Click Here for more info.

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPE Under EBPAQC? – YES!

EBPAQC accepts employee benefit plan–specific CPE from AICPA & NASBA CPE Standards providers, and MYCPE ONE is a registered NASBA sponsor offering all major learning formats that qualify, including:

  • Group Internet Based,
  • QAS Self-Study,
  • Group Live, and
  • Nano Learning.

You can verify our NASBA sponsorship under MYCPE ONE on the NASBA Registry. For easy access to relevant courses, click here to explore the MYCPE ONE course catalog. We also offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, giving you unlimited access to the largest online CPE library. Plus, our subscription rates are up to 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)

EBPAQC
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-8775

Email: ebpaqc@aicpa.org
Phone: 888-777-7077 (AICPA Service Center)
Website: www.aicpa-cima.com

We Review CPE Compliance Requirements Every Six Months

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CPE requirement information for Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC).

While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You must complete at least 8 hours of employee benefit plan–specific CPE every three years if you sign or manage ERISA audits.

Professionals responsible for signing or managing ERISA employee benefit plan audits in EBPAQC member firms.

A three-year reporting cycle begins upon admission, and you must complete the required CPE by the end of your first full cycle.

No. EBPAQC does not have its own ethics requirement.

Approved formats include Group Internet Based, QAS Self-Study, Blended Group, Nano Learning, and other NASBA-compliant options.

Yes. All required hours can be earned through self-study, as long as the provider is approved and the content is EBP-specific.

EBPAQC does not specify a carryover policy.

Courses focused on ERISA, employee benefit plan audits, related accounting standards, and EBP audit practices qualify.

Renewal follows AICPA’s standard membership policies, since EBPAQC is a firm-based AICPA program.

Keep all CPE completion records and internal monitoring documentation for peer review and audit purposes.

Membership dues are set by the AICPA and may vary by firm.

Fast Track CPE packages are curated bundles designed to help professionals complete their required CPE quickly and efficiently.

Yes. Multiple learning modes are accepted as long as the courses come from approved providers.

No. Any NASBA-compliant course that is employee benefit plan–specific qualifies, even if it falls under fields like accounting, tax, regulatory, ethics, or specialized knowledge.

Firms should keep these reports long enough for internal monitoring and peer reviewers to properly evaluate compliance with quality control policies.

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