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Policies and registration

Cancellation policies

Contact the ISCPA CPE department for cancellation assistance.

ISCPA In-Person Programs:

  • No cancellation/refund/transfer is available once electronic course materials (eMaterials) have been downloaded.
  • 7 days or more prior to start of the program: A full refund to the original payment method is available or a credit on account can be issued.
  • 3-6 days prior to the start of the program: Funds are nonrefundable and will be placed on account for future use during the same fiscal year (May 1-April 30).
  • 1-3 days prior to the start of the program: A cancellation fee will apply. Funds are nonrefundable and will be placed on account for future use during the same fiscal year (May 1-April 30).
  • 24 hours or less from the start of the program: No refund or transfer is available. Refunds are not issued for "no shows."
  • A switch fee will apply when transferring from the in-person format to the virtual format of a program within five (5) business days of the start date.
  • You may transfer your registration to another course. The above policies will apply. No refund will be issued for the cancellation of the substituted course.
  • You may substitute another individual for your registration. The substitute is subject to the member/nonmember registration fee policy. Please notify ISCPA of substitutions.
  • No cancellation/refund/transfer is available for registrations that are part of a bundle package.

ISCPA Live Virtual Seminars:

  • No cancellation/refund/transfer is available once electronic course materials (eMaterials) have been downloaded.
  • 7 days or more prior to start of the program: A full refund to the original payment method is available or a credit on account can be issued.
  • 1-6 days prior to the start of the program: Funds are nonrefundable and will be placed on account for future use during the same fiscal year (May 1-April 30). A cancellation fee may also apply.
  • 24 hours or less from the start of the program: No refund or transfer is available. A registrant who fails to join the webcast without notifying ISCPA prior to the start will be considered a “no show" and no refund/credit/transfer is available.
  • You may transfer your registration to another course. The above policies will apply. No refunds will be issued for the cancellation of the substituted course.
  • You may substitute another individual for your registration. The substitute is subject to the member/nonmember registration fee policy. Please notify ISCPA of substitutions.
  • No cancellation/refund/transfer is available for registrations that are part of a bundle package.

Partner/third-party Webcasts:

  • Programs found in the Webcasts section of the online ISCPA CPE catalog are considered partner/third-party webcasts. These programs are subject to the cancellation policies from the applicable vendor that partners with the ISCPA. Check with the CPE department or contact the vendor directly with any questions.

South Dakota CPA Society (SDCPA)-sponsored courses:

  • SDCPA cancellation policies apply to all registrants of courses co-sponsored/administered by SDCPA (in-person and live webcast).
  • No refund, transfer or money on account is available on cancellations received seven days or less prior to the course.
  • Once SDCPA has forwarded (electronic) materials, no refund, transfer or money on account is available. SDCPA sends materials 1-2 weeks in advance of the course.

On Demand/Self-Study/CPE Packages:

  • All on demand/self-study/CPE packages are final sale. No refund will be given for any substitutions, transfers or cancellations.

Registration and fees

  • Member fee – extended to individual members of ISCPA.
  • Nonmember fee – nonmembers are required to pay an additional fee unless otherwise noted. A membership application can be completed online at www.iacpa.org.
  • Discounted fee – paid registrations postmarked or submitted online at least 21 calendar days prior to the course will receive a $50 discount for most courses. For conferences, the discount date is 14 days prior to the conference.
  • AICPA members – individual members of AICPA attending classroom courses developed by AICPA are eligible for a $30 discount on most 8 or 16 hour courses.
  • Registration fees – include electronic course materials (eMaterials) and lunch (for 8+ hour courses) unless otherwise noted.
  • Registrations - ISCPA accepts all major credit cards and checks. Registrations may be made online, by mail or by phone. Full payment is required at the time of registration. Contact ISCPA if you have not received a confirmation within three days of registering to confirm your registration was received.

Course materials

  • As of Jan. 1, 2019, printed CPE manuals will no longer be distributed onsite. eMaterials (PDF) are included in your registration fee and will be available to download in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website 5-7 business days prior to each course. An email will be sent before each course reminding attendees eMaterials are available for download. They may be saved to your electronic device or printed. 
  • Once you have downloaded the eMaterials, no cancellation/refund/transfer is available.

Course Cancellations

ISCPA reserves the right to cancel a CPE program at least seven calendar days prior to the start of the program. Early registration is encouraged to help avoid course cancellations. Upon course cancellation, all registered attendees will be notified. Registration fees will be refunded in full, a credit can be placed on account or attendees can choose to transfer to another course. ISCPA will not be liable for any penalties or expenses incurred due to a course cancellation. 

Course hours

Specific course times and locations can be found on each listing in the online CPE Catalog and will be listed on your confirmation email. Conference and webcast schedules vary. Check each program listing carefully. Lunch is provided for full day live courses and conferences only, except where noted. 

Dietary and special needs

  • If you have special dietary or ADA needs, please contact ISCPA upon registration.
  • We are happy to provide accommodations for nursing moms. For programs held at the ISCPA Enrichment Center, please check in with the ISCPA staff when you arrive. For programs held at hotels/other facilities, please contact Kalli Hurst (khurst@iacpa.org) at least three business days prior to the program.
  • Meeting room temperature is hard to control. Please dress in layers to ensure your comfort.

Inclement weather policy

  • Courses will be held as long as the facility is open and the instructor is present.
  • When a course is canceled due to inclement weather, ISCPA will make every effort to contact registrants immediately. Please keep your contact information current. If a course is canceled, you will receive a full refund. In the instance of inclement weather, ISCPA will post a message on www.iacpa.org and on the individual course listing in the online CPE catalog, in addition to contacting participants directly.
  • If you are unable to attend due to inclement weather and the course has not been canceled, you must notify ISCPA the day of the course. You will be issued a credit, minus a cancellation fee, that may be used for another ISCPA-sponsored course within one year of the original course date.

Weapons policy

  • The ISCPA office, including the ISCPA Enrichment Center, is a weapons-free facility. ISCPA prohibits the wearing, transporting, storage or presence of firearms or other dangerous weapons. Possession of a valid concealed weapons permit authorized by the State of Iowa is not an exemption under this policy.

CPE credit

  • Participants attending in-person CPE programs are required to sign attendance sheets twice at every 8 hour course, once in the morning and once at the end of the day. ISCPA courses are designed to qualify for CPE credit under the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board rules.
  • Some courses may also qualify for Iowa Insurance CE, Iowa Continuing Legal Education, IRS and other specialty designations. Check the individual course listing for additional information on designations. Contact ISCPA at 800-659-6375 or 515-223-8161 if you wish to obtain continuing education credit for a course not already approved for the specialty credit you desire. Advance notice is required and in some cases require as much as 45 days notice.

Track your CPE credits online

  • Online CPE transcripts is an ISCPA member-only benefit. ISCPA-sponsored courses will automatically be posted to the online transcript as soon as possible after the course is held. Members may add non-ISCPA courses to the online transcript at any time. The online transcript can be printed or emailed for easy record keeping.
  • Nonmember attendees at ISCPA courses will receive a transcript via mail or email at the end of the month a course was attended.

Cell phones and electronic devices

  • As a courtesy, please switch your device to silent and take phone calls on breaks or outside of the meeting room as to not disturb others.

Disclaimer

Printed materials and oral presentations of speakers at programs sponsored by ISCPA are not intended to be definitive analyses of the subjects covered. Seminar attendees and users of accompanying course materials are hereby cautioned that neither the program presenters nor the ISCPA intends that reliance be placed upon these presentations or materials in making professional judgments, business decisions, or rendering advice without confirming and updating information obtained with independent research.

Consent of use

Attendance at or participation in a program or event run by the ISCPA or Iowa CPA Education Foundation constitutes an agreement that any photographs, video, audio or other visual or audio reproduction obtained during the event can be used for promotion and recruitment, including internet and website use. ISCPA is released from any liability connected with the use of event pictures or voices.