Merit Career Development now home to 11 NASBA-approved CPA courses

WAYNE, Pa., Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has approved Merit Career Development's programs for CPE accreditation. Accountants seeking to retain their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) standing must continually earn a total of 80 CPEs over two years.

In earning the approval of the NASBA, Merit is officially a National Registry of CPE Sponsor. The National Registry of CPE Sponsors acknowledges organizations that offer CPE programs of the best quality. Merit Career Development joins the ranks of sponsors that are committed to providing top-rated, high caliber continuing education courses. Only the best organizations that are committed to educating CPAs for personal and professional betterment are registered as sponsors.

Merit currently offers 11 approved programs in the CPA categories of Management Advisory Services, Personal Development and Communications, with the number of courses offered expected to grow in the near future. There are courses in a variety of timeframes, to help CPAs retain their CPA licenses within their own schedule. Programs are offered as one full day when participants earn 8 CPEs, two days worth 16 CPEs, or three days for 24 CPEs.

Merit has distinguished itself over the last 20 years through effective, engaging and interactive teaching programs across a variety of fields. With teaching tools such as the one-of-a-kind SimulTrain, which provides technologically advanced, realistic project management training, Merit has established itself as a different breed of professional learning resource.

Despite its innovative and experimental nature, Merit's effectiveness is backed with academic evidence, experience across an array of business sectors, and highly experienced domestic-based and international faculty.

In addition to delivering CPEs to accountants through its courses, Merit also is qualified to provide PDUs for project management professionals and CEUs to nurses.

Merit Career Development offers certified and customized programs to improve professional skills, knowledge and communications. With an engaging, proven, multiplatform approach, Merit specializes in project management, leadership, management and communication training.

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