I GOT AUDITED for the first time ever

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The video addresses a common pain point for CPAs (tracking CPE credits) and provides a clear, actionable solution. The creator's personal experience and relief at being organized make the information relatable and trustworthy.

Summary

The creator explains that they were audited by the CBA (California Board of Accountancy) for their CPA continuing education credits. They detail the two requirements: a CE tracking spreadsheet and certificates of completion, emphasizing the importance of keeping these documents organized.

Structure

1Announces CBA audit for CPE credits
2Explains the two requirements: spreadsheet and certificates
3Shows how to obtain/create these documents
4Highlights the importance of organization
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If you are a CPA up for your first renewal, do not slack on your CPE credits. The CBA actually checks right away. Make sure you keep all your certificates organized! #CPAexam #AccountingLife #CPAlife #AccountingTips #CareerAdvice

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CBA (Compliance Unit, California Board of Accountancy) ACTS: provides requirements and documentation for CPA continuing education credits. Removing it would change the context of the video. CBA ACTS: provides a website where CPA CE tracking spreadsheets can be downloaded. Removing it would change the context of the video. CBA ACTS: sends official letters regarding CPA CE credit requirements. Removing it would change the context of the video. Stan.store APPEARS: a link aggregator in the creator's bio. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

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I GOT AUDITED for the first time ever I'm officially getting don't worry don't worry not by the IRS by the CBA still that's pretty I woke I woke up today and got a letter in the mail that says you are required you are required to complete the following in 30 the first one the first one is a completed CE tracking Excel spreadsheet which can be downloaded from the CPA website or you can just create and keep and keep track of your CPA credits that way thank god I downloaded from the website and I did and I did exactly what they were telling me to do so that was a relief second one is second one is certificates of completion or other acceptable documents if you if you were to take your CPA credits from if you were to take your CPA credits from a training or a class your firm should your firm should provide you with the certificate of completion eventually or if you take these CPA credits you'll you'll be able to download any PDF at the end of so so thank god I also have that all downloaded and so I can just easily forward which which I would do right now gotta have them all safe or else this would be such a but yeah I thought I would share because for a moment I did think you know who is really but apparently but apparently in your first they check they check right away that you actually completed your CPE credits

Transcript

I'm officially getting don't worry don't worry not by the IRS by the CBA still that's pretty I woke up today and got a letter in the mail that says you are required you are required to complete the following in 30 the first one the first one is a completed CE tracking Excel spreadsheet which can be downloaded from the CPA website or you can just create and keep and keep track of your CPA credits that way thank god I downloaded from the website and I did and I did exactly what they were telling me to do so that was a relief second one is second one is certificates of completion or other acceptable documents if you if you were to take your CPA credits from if you were to take your CPA credits from a training or a class your firm should your firm should provide you with the certificate of completion eventually or if you take these CPA credits you'll you'll be able to download any PDF at the end of so so thank god I also have that all downloaded and so I can just easily forward which which I would do right now gotta have them all safe or else this would be such a but yeah I thought I would share because for a moment I did think you know who is really but apparently but apparently in your first they check they check right away that you actually completed your CPE credits