Please note that this is a "text-based", not a "video-based" course. The materials are downloaded by the user, read and absorbed, and then the user takes the review and final assessment online at Illumeo as usual, where, once passed, all CPE is tracked and kept for long-term reference.

This two-hour course is designed to meet the two-hour regulatory review course requirement for California CPAs. This course is required every six years and is in addition to the four-hour ethics requirement for each two-year license renewal period. The applicable statutes and regulations promulgated in the California Accountancy Act and the California Board of Accountancy Regulations are covered in detail. Included in the course is a summary of recent and historic board enforcement actions and an overview of new rules. Disciplinary actions by the board are used to reinforce understanding of the statues and regulations. Frequently asked questions are also included to further illustrate important points.

Review Questions and Final Exam are completed under section "Review and Test".
A grade of at least 90% is required to pass this course.

Learning Objectives
  • Discover and describe the regulatory requirements contained in applicable sections the California Board of Accountancy Regulations and the California Accountancy Act.
Last updated/reviewed: March 4, 2024
37 Reviews (161 ratings)

Reviews

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Anonymous Author
Very Informative Course. It was easy to follow. The content was very well laid out and helped understand all aspects of the topic.Very Informative Course. It was easy to follow. The content was very well laid out and helped understand all aspects of the topic.Very Informative Course. It was easy to follow. The content was very well laid out and helped understand all aspects of the topic.Very Informative Course. It was easy to follow. The content was very well laid out and helped understand all aspects of the topic.

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Anonymous Author
This course was excellent and really helped me a lot in preparing for the exam. The content was clear, comprehensive, and well-organized, making it easy to understand even the most complex topics. I feel much more confident and well-prepared thanks to this course. I am very satisfied with the experience and highly recommend it to anyone looking to succeed in their regulatory review.

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Member's Profile
The regulatory review course was very helpful to refresh memory of professionals and learn about the new rules. It also provides participants the opportunity to understand the rules from the different scenarios provided.

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Member's Profile
This course is straightforward and an efficient way to complete the requirement of the CBA Regulatory Review requirement. The practice questions are helpful preparation for the types of questions asked on the final exam.

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Anonymous Author
I like this course because it was straightforward, easy to follow and understand. It surprised me that there were only few items on the quiz. This is benefits someone like me who wants to renew their license.

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Member's Profile
This is an excellent course. The course material is thorough and covers all the latest updates. The practice quiz were fair and a good indication of the final exam questions. Overall a pleasant experience.

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Anonymous Author
I like that this was text-based so I could spend my time only where it was needed. I also like that the course is included in the subscription, which has not always been the case.

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Member's Profile
This is a required course if I want to renew California CPA license. It is a good oppurnity for me to refresh my knowledge over these requirement.

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Member's Profile
I liked this course. It was informative and straight forward. I recommend this course for CPAs requiring continuation education in this area.

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Anonymous Author
It was OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Anonymous Author
I enjoyed the read and learned a lot on this text based training. It is very easy to read and understand. Great training and content.

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Member's Profile
The case examples and disciplinary actions made it very helpful to understand how the regulations pertained to different cases.

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Anonymous Author
the class material was effective at explaining the regulatory requirements for CPAs. The class material was easy to follow.

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Anonymous Author
Liked that it was text based so I could go at my own pace and review sections again if needed with a simple document search.

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Member's Profile
Good course

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Anonymous Author
Very clear definition and examples. The material in this course made me recall the ethics related rules to be followed.

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Member's Profile
Good information I will retain as reference materials going forward. I appreciate how comprehensive the material was.

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Member's Profile
I thought that Joe effectively used numerous real-life examples to illustrate the key take aways of the course.

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Anonymous Author
Great way to fulfill the Regulatory CE requirement. I prefer text to watching videos, so that is a nice touch.

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Member's Profile
GREAT COURSE! STRAIGHTFORWARD AND WHAT I NEEDED TO GET THE 6 YEAR REGULATORY REQUIREMENT FOR CALIFORNIA

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Member's Profile
This course is exactly what I needed to be able to read the PDF on my own time and then do the exam.

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Anonymous Author
Materials were well organized and sufficiently prepared the reader for passing the FINAL EXAM.

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Anonymous Author
The course is easy to use and follow. It allows me to fulfill my CPE requirements with ease.

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Member's Profile
Great overview of required standards for CPAs. Always nice to get that reminder.

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Member's Profile
Solid regulatory review course. I enjoyed reading about the real world examples

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Anonymous Author
Great course, clear and concise, would recommend others to take this course

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Member's Profile
So good Joe, you amazing me. Good material and questions on the test.

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Anonymous Author
this class is great for California CPA, keep us complies with AICPA

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Anonymous Author
not sure why a review is required to get access to a purchased course

5
Anonymous Author
A best way to complete the CPE requirement. Thorough and detailed.

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Anonymous Author
Material is well organized, covers all necessary information.

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Anonymous Author
I am writing words to satisfy the 50 character requirement.

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Anonymous Author
Easy to understand, good review of materials for newer CPAs

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Anonymous Author
Overall a good course with lots of good refreshing points.

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Anonymous Author
good thank you so much, it was helpful. really helpful.

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Anonymous Author
straight forward review to receive california credit

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Member's Profile
great courses. i like text based learning courses.

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
Instructor for this course
Course Syllabus
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
  Regulatory Review for California CPAs (Text Based Course)PDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam