How do I log in/access Ready CPE and self-study courses I have purchased?
AFTER your purchase on the KyCPA website, go to ReadyCPE.kycpa.org.
- Set up your Password. From the login page, click on the Forgot your password? link. Enter the email address on file with KyCPA that you used to make the purchase and click Send Reset Link. You will receive an email from adminALEx@cpacrossings.com to set/reset your password.
- After setting up your new password, and clicking Change Password, you will be prompted back to the login page. Click Sign in then enter your email address and the new password you just created.
What is the difference between buying one self-study course and buying unlimited access to Ready CPE?
You can buy an individual self-study course at any time and watch it in Ready CPE or you can purchase unlimited access to Ready CPE and select from more than 100 courses in A&A, tax, ethics, and technology from the date of purchase through December 31.
When will I gain access to Ready CPE
Your access to Ready CPE begins the day of (usually within an hour of) your purchase of your subscription and ends on December 31st of the calendar year following your purchase.
How do I watch a course once I am in Ready CPE?
Once on the Ready CPE site, navigate to the course you are interested in, then click “enroll” in the top right corner. Once enrolled, you can begin viewing immediately or go to My Courses to watch later.
How do I continue watching a course I previously started?
You can continue watching any of your courses through the My Courses page available through the menu in the top left corner.
How do I purchase unlimited access to Ready CPE
You can view details and purchase unlimited access to Ready CPE here on our site.
Can I take self-study as a nonmember?
Yes, you may take as many individual courses as well as purchase an unlimited subscription to Ready CPE at a slightly higher rate.
What is included in Ready CPE?
You will have unlimited access to all Society self-study courses that are included in Ready CPE and can be viewed on the Society’s course search. You will also be able to access any new self-study courses that are added during your subscription.
After I purchase a self-study course, how long do I have to watch it?
Those who purchase an individual self-study course have up to 90 days after the date of purchase to complete the course and take the exam.
Those with unlimited Ready CPE access have full access to all courses until December 31 of the year.
Where do I get my certificate of completion for courses within Ready CPE
Certificates of completion are available in the menu in the top left corner. Then from the ribbon next to a completed course.
How do I avoid taking the same course twice?
You can check your listing of completed courses in your CPE History.
I am having trouble with my login. What should I do?
Make sure to use the email from your most recent purchase on the KyCPA website and reset password if necessary. Call us at 502-266-5272 or email CPE@kycpa.org for help.
Which states accept my Ready CPE courses for CPE credit?
All Ready CPE courses are NASBA-approved, making them accepted for CPE credit in all states.
How long is the course video available once I complete the exam?
The course video will remain available for the duration of your Ready CPE subscription. For single-course purchases, the video will remain available for the 90-day period of purchase. If a course becomes out-of-date, it may be taken down. If you are enrolled in a course that is scheduled to be taken down, you will have 90 days to complete the course.
Are Ready CPE courses considered interactive?
Yes, Ready CPE courses qualify as interactive individual/self-study. NASBA registry approved individual study courses qualify under this standard.
Do I have to answer the review questions?
Yes. To activate the final exam questions, you must first complete the review questions that appear during the course video. Once the course video is complete, you will be able to take the final exam.
How do I retake interactive questions?
There is no need to retake the review questions. You have two attempts to correctly answer the review question. After that point, the correct answer is provided immediately with a brief explanation of the answer.
How long do I have to take the final exam?
You can take the exam as many times as you need within your valid subscription period or within 90 days of the single-course purchase to earn a passing grade of 70%.
What is the cancellation policy for Ready CPE
Our goal is to make every effort to ensure that you have a positive experience with our on demand course system. If you are unhappy or have any concerns about our services at any time, please contact us immediately at 502-266.5272 or email us at CPE@kycpa.org. We reserve the right to terminate your access to the service at any time for failure to pay any outstanding amounts due.
Individual course registrations – If you are dissatisfied with a course that you have registered for, let us know prior to completing the final exam and we will provide you a full credit to register for any of our other course offerings. We cannot offer refunds or credit for courses where you have received CPE credit.
Unlimited access – Unlimited access to Ready CPE requires an annual commitment. If you are dissatisfied with the service, you may cancel within the first 30 days for a full refund. In the event you have earned CPE credit in the first 30 days, you will be charged $25 per CPE credit earned and this will be subtracted from your refund amount. No refunds will be provided for mid-year cancellations requested more than 30 days after purchase.