Policies
Webinar Registration / Cancellation
Webinars are intended for individual viewing only - each person viewing a webinar must be registered for the event.
CPE credit can only be earned through the registrant's e-mail address. Polling will be conducted periodically throughout the webinar.
Cancellation | Refund for a webinar must be received via e-mail (cpe@hscpa.org) at least seven (7) business days prior to the event start date. You may substitute another person if you are unable to attend (additional non-member fees may apply).
Cancellations received less than seven (7) business days prior to the course will result in a service fee of $25 for webinars or $75 for conferences - remaining fee will be refunded.
"No-show" will forfeit the entire registration fee.
A/V Testing PRIOR to event - It is the responsibility of the attendee to test their computer set-up prior to the start of the webinar. If a technical failure at your home or workplace prevents access to the webinar, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Materials for webinars are available for attendee download prior to the event. You must login to obtain (under E-Materials) as only registered participants have access to materials.
Link for the webinar is e-mailed one day prior to the event. If you do not receive, you will need to check your spam/junk folder - or contact the HSCPA office via e-mail (info@hscpa.org) or (808) 537-9475.
Register - Online, Mail or Fax
Registration fee covers instruction and program materials. Registration form must be thoroughly completed. Download CPE registration form to register by mail or fax.
Registration Policy
Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served, space available basis.
Fees
Member fees are applicable for HSCPA members in good standing only during the current membership year.
“Early Registration Fee” is applicable for registration received in the HSCPA office ten (10) working days prior to the course date. After such date, the full registration will apply. Envelope postmark or e-mail date will determine eligibility.
Confirmation / Course Materials
A confirmation will be e-mailed indicating course title, date(s), time, location and selection of program material delivery (Printed, if applicable) upon processing of payment. If a confirmation is not received at least two business days prior to the course date, please contact the HSCPA office to confirm receipt of registration.
Program materials will be available for download at least three (3) days prior to course, pending release from speaker/vendor. We advise that you download the materials to your device prior to attending the course.
Program Hours - Indicated on confirmation
4-hour webinars generally run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon unless otherwise stated. Always check confirmation for time changes, if applicable.
CPE Certificates
Attendance checks for webinars are mandatory to receive CPE certificate. Checks are conducted randomly and varies by CPE vendor platforms. CPE certificate is sent via e-mail after course reconciliation (generally, 2 business days after course). Attendee must notify the HSCPA if certificate is not received during this time. A duplicate certificate will be re-sent (one time only) within 30 days of the course attended. A $25 reissuance fee will be assessed if after the 30-day period.
Participant will receive credit only for attendance period - adjustment to certificate will be made if participant leaves prior to scheduled conclusion. A $25 fee will be assessed for reissuance of certificate.
Course Cancellation Policy
The HSCPA reserves the right to cancel a course due to an insufficient number of registrations. The decision to cancel a course with low registration will be made five (5) days prior to the scheduled date.
Travel expenses incurred by registrant will not be reimbursed.
A refund will be made when notice of cancellation is made in writing seven (7) working days prior to the course date. Cancellations received less than seven (7) working days before a course will be assessed a $25 service fee for webinars and $75 for conferences. A “No show” forfeits full registration fee.
Substitution
Substitutions will be accepted with written notice to the HSCPA up to the day before course - fees will apply, if applicable.
Ethics CPE Requirement
Effective December 31, 2011, renewal of your CPA license and for every biennial license renewal thereafter, you are required to complete 4 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) in ETHICS or PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, pursuant to Hawaii Administrative Rules section 16-71-2.
CPE Tracker
All HSCPA-sponsored courses can be tracked and monitored through the HSCPA website (available for members only).
