Common questions about Personal Development CPE.
Try LumiQ for freePersonal development CPE typically includes education focused on the skills that make you more effective at work like leadership, communication, time management, business writing, and professional judgment. These courses are generally intended to strengthen how you work with clients and teams, not to teach a specific technical accounting standard.
Many state boards of accountancy allow personal development subject areas to count toward overall CPE requirements, but rules vary and some states cap the number of personal development credit hours you can apply. Always confirm your state board’s current CPE rules before relying on personal development credits for renewal.
Some jurisdictions allow personal development within a broader “non-technical” or “behavioral” category, while others limit it to a specific number of hours per reporting period. Check your state’s CPE hour or credit requirements and reporting period rules to confirm the cap (if any) and whether a course qualifies for your situation.
Personal development CPE courses can cover:
Leadership and management skills for new and experienced managers
Communication (email, meetings, stakeholder alignment)
Time management and prioritization
Business development and networking for CPAs
Tools and productivity skills that support your work (e.g. Excel or presentation skills)
Podcasts can deliver superior learning outcomes compared to live CPE webinars and recorded webcasts. Audio-only formats reduce cognitive overload and "Zoom fatigue," allowing your brain to retain information better. Additionally, unlike live or in-person options, you can pause and replay complex concepts as needed for comprehension.
Podcasts also fit your schedule and your life better. Unlike live webinars with fixed start times, podcasts let you earn CPE during your commute, between clients, or whenever works best.
In short, you get the same credit hours with better retention and zero scheduling conflicts.
CPE credits vary by course. Typically they range from 1 to 2 hours per podcast and 3 to 9 hours for our in-depth, multi-episode learning paths. Each course listing clearly displays the credits you'll earn upon completion. All credits are earned once you complete the podcast episode in full and pass the final assessment.
LumiQ is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the U.S. as a CPE sponsor (Sponsor ID: 146039). Courses completed through NASBA-registered sponsors are generally accepted by U.S. boards of accountancy, subject to each state board’s specific CPE requirements.
LumiQ’s QAS self-study personal development courses are classified under NASBA’s Personal Development field of study and provide CPE credit hours upon completion. Your certificate of completion documents the course, field of study, and credit hours earned.
Because CPE requirements and acceptance ultimately vary by state and by licensee circumstances, certified public accountants (CPAs) are responsible for confirming that a specific course meets their state board’s renewal requirements.
LumiQ courses may also support continuing education requirements for other finance and accounting credentials, depending on the rules of the applicable organization.
Yes. With a LumiQ account you have access to the CPE Tracker. LumiQ Tracker automatically tracks the CPE you earn with LumiQ. Accounting professionals can download their certificates of completion at any time.
Yes, we’ve got an app for both Apple and Android devices. Click here to go to the Google Play Store and click here to go to the Apple App Store.
Yes! Sign up for a free trial today and get 3 NASBA-approved CPE credits, no credit card required. To purchase a full subscription, visit our pricing page. If you work for a company with a team of CPAs, or others who may be interested, contact us for team pricing options.
























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