Educational Credits offered at NAFTZ events
NAFTZ reviews and works with presenters to identify events that are eligible in offering Import (CCS), Export (CES), CPE credits for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and application credit for Accredited Zone Specialist (AZS) designation. Then goes thru the appropriate review boards in requesting event credit approval (NCBFAA for CCS/CES; NASBA for CPE credit and NAFTZ for AZS). Check individual event webpages for the status in offering such credits.
CPE credit is offered by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). While NAFTZ will produce the certificate, you must comply with your individual state regulations for credit.
Certified public accountants must earn Continuing Professional Education, or CPE, credits to maintain their CPA licenses. CPAs receive certificates of attendance that indicate the number of CPE credits, format of the CPE, and title and practice area of the CPE. All credits are subject to NASBA for review and application. For more information visit https://nasba.org/licensure/maintainingalicense/
CCS/CES is offered by NCBFAA (National Association Customs Brokers& Forwarders Association of America, inc.). To apply these credits, one must have a CCS/CES number.
The (CES) Certified Export Specialist certification program is designed to help trade professionals involved in the export industry to become competent and knowledgeable in the current export regulations. You will find that participation in the CES program will provide you numerous venues for honing your professional skills while continuing to stay up with the rapidly changing marketplace within which OTI/Freight Forwarders function. The coursework that will be available is varied and wide ranging, encompassing all aspects of the trade. The CES Certification Program is a program benchmarked to ensure validation of the Freight Forwarders and exporters competencies and expertise needed to plan, deploy, support and service trade professionals. It provides professionals with the education and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s highly competitive market. CES Points will be required at the beginning of each year. Please visit the NCBAA website for exact requirements.
The (CCS) Certified Customs Specialist program is designed to assist trade professionals involved in the import industry to become experts in the current import regulations. Whether you have a broker’s license or you have just a year or two of related experience, this course will provide you with a solid foundation for you to increase your industry knowledge. The CCS course will review fundamental points relevant to the importation process while delving into practical, relevant subject matter not generally tested on the formal Customs licensing exam. Each topic will help you grow and develop as an import professional. You will find that participating in the CCS program will provide you numerous venues for honing your professional skills while continuing to stay up with the rapidly changing marketplace within import industry. CCS Points will be required at the beginning of each year. Visit the NCBFAA website for exact requirements.
For additional CCS/CES information click here.
Be sure to learn more about becoming an Accredited Zone Specialist (AZS) thru NAFTZ here.
