Over the past few years, the recurring theme that we have all been faced with is change. As CPAs and accounting professionals, we’ve also seen this change through our continuing professional education opportunities. In the beginning of the pandemic, we were limited to learning programs that were hosted virtually. This was a huge change for many CPAs who had previously attended mostly in-person CPE events. Now, as we head back towards a sense of normalcy and decide how to schedule out those 40 CPE hours for the year, let’s take a step back and look at some pros and cons of in-person and virtual education.
While change is always a challenging obstacle to overcome, it is clear that both learning formats have their benefits as well as reasons you may be hesitant to attend. There will always be a demand for in-person events, but virtual events are likely here to stay, too. There’s so much that can be done with both formats to help make the experience memorable and positive for all. So, whether you’re all in on heading back into classroom learning, ready to log on from your couch, or mixing it up and having it both ways — take a moment to maximize your time and schedule your CPE in the method that works best for you.
This article appeared in the fall 2022 issue of New Jersey CPA magazine. Read the full issue.
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