Our story

About CPE123

CPE123 combines quality professional education, thoughtful technology, and real human support.

Professional team working together in a welcoming office

Professional learning, made simple

An intuitive CPE platform backed by real people.

CPE123 brings NASBA Registry-approved tax and accounting education into one straightforward platform, helping professionals meet CPE requirements with less friction.

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Everything you need—from discovery to reporting.

  • Browse the CPE123 Marketplace and review detailed course descriptions.
  • Save courses for later in your Learning Basket.
  • Find purchased courses in My Enrollments within your Professional View.
  • Launch course content and final assessments from one convenient location.
  • Review completed courses in My Course Completions and add eligible external learning.
  • Create state-specific reports that calculate and organize your CPE progress.
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Experienced CPE professionals are here to help.

  • Our team brings decades of experience in tax and accounting continuing professional education.
  • We partner with respected tax and accounting authors to deliver practical, relevant content.
  • We listen to your ideas and welcome suggestions for new courses and platform improvements.
  • We understand state-board rules and help you stay organized and on track.
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Experience, innovation, and service

A team committed to making CPE better.

We bring together decades of experience in accounting education, accreditation, product development, and customer service—all focused on creating a simpler, more useful CPE experience.

Chris Horne

President & Chief Customer Caretaker

Chris Horne

Chris is often the first person customers meet at CPE123, whether they are exploring the platform or looking for support. His voice also guides learners through many of our training videos. With more than 20 years in the accounting education industry, Chris has worked with Thomson Reuters' MicroMash and PASS Online brands, as well as Checkpoint Learning. A native Floridian, he lives near the water in Tampa.

Dan Snider

Innovation Leader

Dan Snider

Dan brings more than 30 years of experience in accreditation, documentation, research, and technology for some of the accounting industry's most recognized organizations. At CPE123, his attention to detail and practical approach to technology help turn complex workflows into clear, intuitive tools. Dan divides his time among CPE123, the West Caldwell Planning Board, and independent consulting—and still finds time to watch for deer in his New Jersey backyard.

Pankaj Yawalkar

Chief Product Officer & Secretary

Pankaj Yawalkar

Pankaj combines more than a decade of accounting industry experience—primarily with Thomson Reuters—with over 20 years of product leadership and business expertise. He brings CPE123's team together, keeps customers at the center of product decisions, and helps ensure YSH Creative Ltd., our parent company, meets its business obligations. Pankaj lives in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, where he navigates both fast-changing weather and famously busy roads.