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Application for Continuing Education Sponsor Agreement

This application must be completed by any entity that wishes to initially register with the New York State Education Department as a Continuing Education Sponsor for New York State CPAs and PAs.

The following forms must be completed and submitted by all applicants:

  • CPA 60 Continuing Education Sponsor Agreement
  • CPA 61 Outline of Sponsor’s Administrative Procedures
  • CPA 62 Courses and Programs
  • Continuing Professional Education Ethics Sponsor Agreement (This agreement must be completed if applying to be approved to offer the New York State Ethics course. You must include a detailed course outline.)
  • A sample of the entity’s Certificate of Completion to be issued to participants.
  • A check or money order made payable to the New York State Education Department.
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The renewal forms must be completed by any entity that wishes to renew their sponsorship agreement with the New York State Education Department as a Continuing Education Sponsor for New York State CPAs and PAs.

The following forms must be completed and submitted by all applicants:

  • Continuing Education Sponsor Renewal
  • CPA 60R Continuing Education Sponsor Agreement
  • CPA 61R Sponsor Administrative Procedures - Update
  • CPA 65 Prior Offering Data Sheet
  • Continuing Professional Education Ethics Sponsor Agreement (This agreement must be completed if applying to be approved to offer the NYS Ethics course. You must include a detailed course outline.)
  • A check or money order made payable to the New York State Education Department.

Submit all materials to:

New York State Education Department
The State Board for Public Accountancy
89 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12234

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