Examples include but are not limited to:
The Group Live delivery method review looks specifically at the program materials provided for the submitted course. Learning objectives must be measurable and appropriate for the topic. The content must be well matched to the selected field of study, provide one element of engagement for each recommended CPE credit, and have an attendance monitoring process in place.
Additionally, this review will ensure that the content enhances the professional knowledge of the CPA. If the application passes through all of the requirements of the review process the applicant will receive notification that the organization is approved to provide NASBA approved CPE credits for the Group Live delivery method.
Additional delivery method fees below for the Group Live delivery method are based on the number of different programs offered by CPE program sponsors.
Complete the interest form with "Additional Delivery Method" selected as the product of interest and indicate the delivery method you would like to add. After the completed form is submitted, a link to the ADM application will be sent to the main contact. The email address is no-reply@salesforce.com. Some mail client security features may reject this address, so make sure you are able to accept messages from this no-reply@salesforce.com.
2. Familiarize Yourself with the Standards and Best Practices
Before proceeding with the online ADM application, we ask that you make yourself familiar with the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs (revised December 2019). These are the Standards by which your application will be measured for compliance.
The Best Practices site has been developed to assist in the development, presentation, measurement, and reporting of CPE programs. Please visit the Best Practices site here.
3. Complete ADM Application
The Registry application is a detailed process, and potential sponsors should take the necessary steps in providing a complete application. The National Registry provides help and support to provide guidance, including video whiteboards, best practices, and workshops (i.e. the Registry Summit). The online application is an intuitive and interactive interface by which you can upload all materials that are relevant for the delivery method you are seeking for approval. The application and review fees can also be paid through this secure system. The online application form will allow you to save and return to complete it at a later date. You will be prompted to supply a login and password to access the incomplete form.
You may apply for multiple instructional delivery methods (Group Live; Group Internet Based; QAS Self Study; Nano Learning; and Blended Learning) with one application. You will be requested to submit certain documentation and program materials for one program of each instructional delivery method for which you are applying. All of the requested documentation for the application should relate to the submitted program. For example, if the submitted course is titled, “Accounting ABCs,” then all submitted materials—program materials, promotional materials, certificate of completion, evaluation form, etc.—should be for the “Accounting ABCs” program.
Group Live ADM Program Additional Materials:
4. Main Contact Notified of Status
Once you have submitted your ADM application, you will receive a confirmation email.
5. ADM Application Review Process Begins
Fees must be submitted before the application will move forward in the review process. The National Registry team reviews your application to determine if the policies, procedures, and courses are compliant with the Standards. The ADM application process consists of a hands-on evaluation by the National Registry of CPE Sponsors administrative review team. Your application will be assigned to a National Registry Account Administrator. Your assigned Account Administrator will evaluate the administrative materials to measure against the applicable Standards. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.
ADM Application Review Process
The required documents for the application include:
The program list should include programs under your current approved delivery method in addition to known product offerings under the additional delivey method. If, during the year, your organization will exceed the number of program offerings included in the ADM application, please contact your National Registry Account Administrator.
6. Content Review
One program for each instructional delivery method for which you are applying is reviewed for content and technical accuracy.
The classroom or conference instructor/presenter is a vital part of the content delivery; thus the extent of content review for Group Live is limited. The course agenda, slides, and instructor notes (as available) will be reviewed for content appropriate for CPE credit, as well as the element of engagement as stated in the Standards. You are required to provide biographies of the instructor/developer and reviewer. Qualifications listed in these biographies must show evidence of expertise in the subject matter.
7. Request for Modifications
If there are areas of non-compliance, your National Registry Account Administrator will send you an email requesting modifications. Each element included on the modification report must be addressed. If you have any questions, please contact your Account Administrator. You will have two weeks from the date of the email to submit the modified documentation and materials. You have two opportunities to make required modifications. After two opportunities to make modifications, if ANY non-compliance remains, the application will be closed.
8. Application Approved
Once your ADM application is approved, you will be provided with an approval letter.