Which CPE Courses Are Available in Both Text and Video Format?

Key Takeaway

This page explains which CPE courses are offered in both text and video format, how credit hours are measured for each format, and what to check before choosing between them.

• CPEThink offers some courses in both text and video format within the same course, letting you read, watch, or do both.
• Credit hours for both formats follow the NASBA word count formula or a pilot test, with video content measured by its actual runtime.
• CPEThink video courses require 50 minutes of watch time per CPE credit, and both formats include review questions and a final exam needed to earn credit.
• Both formats come from the same NASBA approved sponsor, though some states limit self study credit for on demand video, while a live webinar follows different Group Internet Based CPE rules.
• You can find courses offered in both formats by checking both the Text Courses and Video Courses boxes under the Course Type filter on the All Courses page.
• Both formats include 3 evaluative feedback questions per CPE credit, unlimited open book final exam attempts, and a 100 day, 100% money back guarantee.

Which CPE Courses Are Available in Both Text and Video Format?: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does it mean when a course is listed in both text and video format?

It means CPEThink offers that course in both formats within the same course, so you can read, watch, or do both.

How are credit hours measured for text versus video courses?

Credit is set using a pilot test or the NASBA word count formula, with video content measured by its actual runtime.

How much watch time does a CPEThink video course require per credit?

CPEThink video courses require 50 minutes of watch time per CPE credit.

How do you find courses offered in both text and video format?

On the All Courses page, check both the Text Courses and Video Courses boxes under the Course Type filter.

Do state limits on self study credit apply to on demand video courses?

Yes, on demand video falls under self study credit limits, while a live webinar follows different Group Internet Based CPE rules.

What guarantee applies to both text and video courses at CPEThink?

Both formats come with a 100 day, 100% money back guarantee.

When it comes to setting your own learning pace, text-based CPA CPE courses are a strong option, but if you need a guided walkthrough, video courses may suit you better. Can you choose between reading or watching a CPE course on the same topic? CPEThink offers some courses in both text and video format within the same course, so you can read the material, watch it, or use both.

Why CPEThink Offers the Same Course in Two Formats

• To accommodate different learning preferences. Some learners retain information more effectively through deep reading, highlighting important sections, and revisiting complex subtopics multiple times. Video CPA courses often make learning more engaging through instructor explanations, demonstrations, and visual examples.
• To help busy CPAs manage learning effectively. Text-based courses let professionals study in short intervals and move quickly through familiar concepts. Video formats help them comprehend a topic by watching a continuous session. You may also divide a topic into manageable sections easily if time markers are available.
• To match the format to the complexity of the subject. For some learners, mastering technical subjects may require video demonstrations and instructor-led explanations, while some professionals need text-based materials to understand regulatory guidance, process requirements, and compliance-related topics.
• Professionals at different stages of their career may need different types of support. CPEThink's text-based online CPE courses can help experienced practitioners who prefer concise materials, while their video courses may be ideal for newly licensed CPAs and EAs who need an instructor's explanation or a detailed video walkthrough.
• To serve a broader range of learners and respond to changing continuing professional education preferences.

No matter which group of learners you belong to, CPEThink's CPA CPE self-study courses that are available in both text and video formats let you choose how you learn. To lower the cost per course, consider one of their CPE subscriptions.

How To Find Which Topics Are Offered in Both Formats

• Go to the "All Courses" page on the CPEThink website.
• Under the "Course Type" filter, check both boxes for "Text Courses" and "Video Courses."
• Hit the "Search" button, and you get a list of CPA CPE courses that are available in both text and video formats, exactly like what's shown above.
• Click on the "Course Title" to read all the details, including the number of CPE credits & IRS credits (if applicable), necessary approval, author, price, field of study, and other important information.
• Hit the "Add to Cart" button, complete your purchase, and you're ready to take the course.

How The Text and Video Versions of a Topic Compare on Credit Hours and Accreditation

Both formats belong to the same QAS self-study delivery method governed by the Standards for Continuing Professional Education published jointly by the AICPA and NASBA, and both are measured for credit under the same rules.

• Credit for both versions is set by a pilot test or by the NASBA word count formula. The formula counts the words in the text and adds the actual audio and video time in minutes, so video content is measured by its runtime.
• Actual completion time varies from one learner to another. Fast readers may finish text content more quickly than others. On CPEThink.com, video courses require 50 minutes of watch time per CPE credit.
• At CPEThink.com, both text and video courses are interactive NASBA QAS self-study which include review questions and a final exam, and you earn the credits by passing the final exam.
• Credits from both versions come from the same NASBA-approved sponsor, but your state board always has final say so check your state board's rules as the authoritative source.
• Some states limit the number of credits you can earn through self-study CPE courses. It's important to note that on-demand videos fall under this group, but a live webinar is a Group Internet-Based CPE program, which follows different rules.

What To Check Before Choosing Between the Text and Video Version of a Course

• Concise sections and clear organizations as text materials can become difficult to concentrate on when they're poorly organized. Video courses with manageable lesson lengths make it easy to maintain attention.
• Text-based CPA CPE courses should have clear explanations, logical structures, practical examples, and useful reference materials, while video courses must have good audio and video quality, clear instructions, and easy-to-understand presentation structures.
• Searchable content, mobile compatibility, and the availability of downloadable materials for text courses. For video courses, check device compatibility and whether any specific software is required.
• Whether you can take text courses online page by page and download them as a PDF. You should be able to watch video courses online or download them for offline viewing.
• Whether the assessment, technology, and accessibility requirements are easily manageable. Text courses need only a way to read the material, while video courses also need a device that plays video and either an adequate connection or a downloaded copy.

Why Choose CPEThink for Text and Video CPA CPE Courses?

• Having been in the industry since 2004, they're the fifth online CPE provider worldwide.
• They have approval from both NASBA QAS (ID 108299) and the IRS (ID 1SXC8), which means their courses cater to the needs of both CPAs and IRS Enrolled Agents.
• After you pass the final exam, they instantly provide the completion certification that you can view, print, or download, while receiving it through email also.
• They have 3 evaluative-feedback questions per CPE credit, presented per section or chapter, for both formats.
• You get unlimited open-book attempts to clear the final exam. You can start and stop the course and the exam as often as needed while the platform preserves your progress and saves the answers automatically.
• They have a 100-day, 100% money-back guarantee irrespective of the format of a course you buy. This gives you peace of mind knowing that you have more than enough time to raise a full refund request if you're unsatisfied with the material.
• They have ratings of 4.8 to 4.9 out of 5.0 on both Trustpilot and Shopper Approved.

Just note that a course listed as both text and video includes both formats within the same course. Courses listed only as text or only as video are offered in that one format.

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