Actual ACPEN
Attendee Evaluations
The following testimonials were taken, verbatim, from evaluations received by ACPEN from participating state societies or directly from participants. You will see that they speak to:
quality of content and knowledge of speakers
practicality of information and applicability to practice
convenience of format and delivery technology
the ability of the format to engage the viewer
value versus cost
quality of content and knowledge of speakers
“Good seminar. The discussion leaders were interesting and did refer to the text. They stayed on the subject and the examples were meaningful.”
An Iowa CPA, at a Business Fraud course
“The diversification of the discussion leaders (their background, knowledge and opinions) made for a very good seminar.”
A CPA in Grand Rapids, MI—Accountant Liability
“The course materials and the panelist experts were exceptional. I found it extremely effective to have such a variety of panelists whose interest and expertise were directly applicable to all of the material. The panelists were excellent.”
A CPA in Houston, TX—Governmental Update
“Teleconferences for annual updates are a good idea as [they] allow exposure to national experts.”
A CPA in Bowling Green, OH—Governmental Update
“I have enjoyed these ACPEN seminars for several years, as you get the benefit of hearing from a very knowledgeable panel of experts.”
A CPA in Houston, TX
“This was my first ACPEN. I will definitely continue to attend these webcasts”
A CPA in Kalamazoo, MI—A & A Update
“I like [the Moderator’s] comments on how the topics being discussed affect his small firm practice since this often helps re-focus the technical discussion back to realistic application for local practitioners.”
A CPA in College Station, TX
“Excellent information! So much good information. Excellent!”
A CPA in Austin, TX—ElderCare program
“Interesting and important information. The manual will be a valuable resource. Presenters are very good. This is an important course.”
A CPA in San Antonio, TX—ElderCare program
“Very informative. Subjects were covered and explained effectively and were easily followed. Look forward to attending this type of interactive CPE in future.”
A CPA in Kallespell, MT—Client Investments program
“By having three speakers and the conversational style, it held my interest much more than a lone speaker. Good examples, good interaction.”
A CPA in Troy, MI—Annual Tax Update
“I had never taken a class over the education network before—I was really surprised and pleased as to the quality and interest of the program—it was very well done.”
A CPA in Iowa—Annual Tax Update
“Excellent course. The speakers were great! Discussions were to the point so the presentation was fluent and not boring!”
A CPA in El Paso, TX—Annual Tax Update
“I appreciate the facilitators orderly following the materials. It was easier to follow discussion, make pertinent notes, etc.”
A CPA in Waco, TX—Annual Tax Update
“It was my first course in which there was a simulcast presentation. Although I missed having a live instructor [in the room], it was a tremendous opportunity to have access to such experts in accounting as were on the panel.”
A CPA attending at the Accounting & Auditing Update at University of New Orleans
“First of all, I would like to commend the entire panel on an excellent presentation of basic estate planning skills on Nov. 8. I like the interactive format of the satellite broadcasts very much and feel like I get much more "real life" information than in most other CPE formats.”
A CPA in Athens, Tennessee
“This interactive satellite broadcast was great. It gave us access to several of the most knowledgeable professionals in the U.S. This is my first satellite seminar but it won’t be my last. It is surprising that more CPAs don’t avail themselves of all this knowledge . . . There appears to be no apparent advantage to having presenters in the room with us. We can telephone any questions that come to our minds.“
A CPA in Wadesboro, North Carolina
“Real good, overall, not as melba toast dry as much CPE. Personal views and comment real useful and interaction between [panelists] helped to maintain interest. Good mix of personalities and the manner in which each liked to present the materials. Campus setting was kind of fun, too.”
A CPA in Louisiana
practicality of information and applicability to practice
“Good, real-life, hands-on discussion for all sizes of practitioners’ firms. Always good to hear about actual fraud situations.”
A CPA in Boise, Idaho—Business Fraud course
“The diversification of the discussion leaders (their background, knowledge and opinions) made for a very good seminar.”
A CPA in Grand Rapids, MI—Accountant Liability course
“The GAAS/GAAP update was as good as I have heard in over 20 years of not-for-profit experience as a CPA.”
A CPA in Iowa—Not-for-Profit Update
“The course materials and the panelist experts were exceptional. I found it extremely effective to have such a variety of panelists whose interest and expertise were directly applicable to all of the material. The panelists were excellent.”
A CPA in Houston, TX—Governmental Update
“I like [the Moderator’s] comments on how the topics being discussed affect his small firm practice since this often helps re-focus the technical discussion back to realistic application for local practitioners.”
A CPA in College Station, TX
“Interesting and important information. The manual will be a valuable resource. Presenters are very good. This is an important course.”
A CPA in San Antonio, TX—ElderCare program
“Very informative. Subjects were covered and explained effectively and were easily followed. Look forward to attending this type of interactive CPE in future.”
A CPA in Kallespell, MT—Client Investments program
“First of all, I would like to commend the entire panel on an excellent presentation of basic estate planning skills on Nov. 8. I like the interactive format of the satellite broadcasts very much and feel like I get much more "real life" information than in most other CPE formats.”
A CPA in Athens, Tennessee
“We’re a smaller firm, so it was helpful to get various perspectives from the panel which included CPAs from all different sized firms.”
A CPA in Portage, Michigan
convenience of format and delivery technology
“ACPEN Live Webcasts are an innovative answer to a pressing need for top-flight continuing education for CPAs and Certified Financial Planners and attorneys. In this time-compressed society, what other way allows you to stay current on key professional issues with the absolute top CPE presenters in the nation from the comfort of your home or office? These kinds of programs are the kind you’d have to travel to a major metropolitan area to receive, but are delivered in a in a video-conferencing format. While remaining remote, the participants can still quickly submit questions via email, fax or phone, and there is little difference from being there in person. I highly recommend these Live Webcasts to my fellow practitioners.
A CPA in Tuscaloosa, AL
“The satellite course makes it very easy to get the necessary A & A CPE requirement.”
A CPA in Butte, MT
“Very informative. Subjects were covered and explained effectively and were easily followed. Look forward to attending this type of interactive CPE in future.”
A CPA in Kallespell, MT—Client Investments program
“I had never taken a class over the education network before—I was really surprised and pleased as to the quality and interest of the program—it was very well done.”
A CPA in Iowa—Annual Tax Update
“It was my first course in which there was a simulcast presentation. Although I missed having a live instructor (in the room), it was a tremendous opportunity to have access to such experts in accounting as were on the panel.”
A CPA attending at the Accounting & Auditing Update at University of New Orleans
“I’ll be back for these. It is very effective access to CPE. Excellent CPE value! This the first time I tried the SAT[ellite]. The panel discussion was easier to stay tuned to.”
A CPA in Montana
the ability of the format to engage the viewer
“I appreciated the knowledge of the participants. The format was very effective. That is, the four experts could banter back and forth and created good conversation.”
A CPA in Lansing, Michigan—Business Fraud course
“This was the second ACPEN course I’ve attended—both were very informative and kept my interest.”
A CPA in Iowa—Governmental Update
“This was my first ACPEN. I will definitely continue to attend these webcasts”
A CPA in Kalamazoo, MI—A & A Update
“This is the first satellite course I’ve attended. For A & A update, it covers the material more effectively—in person, the discussion goes off on “tangents”—I like it this way!”
A CPA in Billings, MT
“By having three speakers and the conversational style, it held my interest much more than a lone speaker. Good examples, good interaction.”
A CPA in Troy, MI—Annual Tax Update
“I had never taken a class over the education network before—I was really surprised and pleased as to the quality and interest of the program—it was very well done.”
A CPA in Iowa—Annual Tax Update
“Excellent course. The speakers were great! Discussions were to the point so the presentation was fluent and not boring!”
A CPA in El Paso, TX—Annual Tax Update
“I appreciate the facilitators orderly following the materials. It was easier to follow discussion, make pertinent notes, etc.”
A CPA in Waco, TX—Annual Tax Update
“I found the conference discussion and format very interesting and informative. I thoroughly enjoyed the seminar.”
A CPA attending the Annual Tax Update at Notre Dame University, in South Bend, Indiana
“First of all, I would like to commend the entire panel on an excellent presentation of basic estate planning skills on Nov. 8. I like the interactive format of the satellite broadcasts very much and feel like I get much more "real life" information than in most other CPE formats.”
A CPA in Athens, Tennessee
“This interactive satellite broadcast was great. It gave us access to several of the most knowledgeable professionals in the U.S. This is my first satellite seminar but it won’t be my last. It is surprising that more CPAs don’t avail themselves of all this knowledge . . . There appears to be no apparent advantage to having presenters in the room with us. We can telephone any questions that come to our minds.“
A CPA in Wadesboro, North Carolina
“Real good, overall, not as melba toast dry as much CPE. Personal views and comment real useful and interaction between [panelists] helped to maintain interest. Good mix of personalities and the manner in which each liked to present the materials. Campus setting was kind of fun, too.”
A CPA in Louisiana
“I’ll be back for these. It is very effective access to CPE. Excellent CPE value! This the first time I tried the SAT[ellite]. The panel discussion was easier to stay tuned to.”
A CPA in Montana
“We’re a smaller firm, so it was helpful to get various perspectives from the panel which included CPAs from all different sized firms.”
A CPA in Portage, Michigan
value versus cost
“This was the second ACPEN course I’ve attended—both were very informative and kept my interest.”
A CPA in Iowa—Governmental Update
“This was my first ACPEN. I will definitely continue to attend these webcasts”
A CPA in Kalamazoo, MI—A & A Update
“The satellite course makes it very easy to get the necessary A & A CPE requirement.”
A CPA in Butte, MT
“I’ll be back for these. It is very effective access to CPE, Excellent CPE value! This the first time I tried the SAT[ellite]. The panel discussion was easier to stay tuned to.”
A CPA in Montana