All CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) who wish to maintain an active CPA license in Tennessee must obtain a required number of CPE (certified public education) hours. To learn about the CPE requirements for Tennessee, click here.

University or college courses and in-house employee training which contribute directly to the professional competence of the permit/certificate holder are deemed qualifying programs for CPE by the State Board of Accountancy Rules for Continuing Professional Education. To read the Rules of the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy on continuing professional education, click here.

How to Get CPE for Vanderbilt-Sponsored Classes

If you are a CPA and have attended a Vanderbilt-sponsored in-house training course, you may be eligible to receive CPE certification for that class. You must be able to provide: class title, class dates, and class times. To obtain CPE, contact Angela Purinton (2-3540).