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FAQ: CPE/CLE
We partner with McDevitt & Kline, LLC, which is an accredited provider of CLE in Pennsylvania (PA CLE Provider # 5963). To the best of our knowledge, the following states have attorney self-reporting procedures for out-of-state provider programs or reciprocity with accredited providers in the state of Pennsylvania: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, and South Dakota. However, please review the specific rules and requirements in your state. Please contact member services with any questions at memberservices@alacommunity.org.
We partner with McDevitt & Kline, LLC, an approved continuing professional education (CPE) sponsor for public accountants and certified public accountants in the state of Pennsylvania (PA CPE Provider # PX177627). As such, CPAs in the state of Pennsylvania can earn self-study credits through our on-demand, interactive self-study course offerings.
Live seminars cost $30 per day to help cover printed materials, room rental, technology, breakfast (coffee, bagels, bananas, doughnuts, etc.) and lunch (food, beverage, delivery, cleanup) costs. Note, live webinars do not have this fee.
Yes. According to CMA CPE requirements and rules, organizations that are registered with NASBA (https://www.imanet.org/-/media/09f42abac3aa4d64a5756a578d18116e.ashx) are approved providers for CMA CPE. We partner with McDevitt & Kline, LLC, a NASBA-approved provider for live seminars and live webinars (NASBA #109390).
You’ll get an order confirmation email following your purchase and the day before the event, you will receive an instructions email providing the live event address or detailing the webinar process (virtual room access, course files, and evaluation form).
You will get an electronic certificate of completion via email within 7 days of the event.
No, accredited providers with the PACLE Board are required to report the credits on your behalf.
We provide a 100% refund (or we apply to a future course of the customers choice) in the event that participants cancel their live seminar registration more than 24 hours in advance of the scheduled course. If notice is not provided, we have the right to charge a $50 cancellation fee to cover costs associated with a participants registration (breakfast, lunch, and vacant seat). There is no cancellation fee for live webinars since that is a free benefit that comes with membership.
Yes, we have a network of presenters and firms who could build custom content.
FAQ: MEMBERSHIP
Immediately after joining you have access to the website to register for seminars, add your profile, etc.
The Login Page has links to reset your password. Our team is also available from Mon. – Fri. from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST and Sat. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
No. Your ALA membership is an individual membership. Use of your membership by any non-member is a violation of the ALA membership policy.
Visit www.member.alacommunity.org to update your information or call ALA Member Care Center at 267-424-2007, between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm EST.
Twelve (12) months from the end of the month in which your membership was processed. Example: If your membership is processed on 1/7/2024, then your membership expires on 1/31/2025.
ALA memberships are individual, so your membership follows you. Please make sure to keep your contact information current, especially when changing jobs or addresses. www.member.alacommunity.org
ALA annual dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses.
ALA members pay their annual dues online, by mail or by calling our Member Service Center at 267-424-2007 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST Mon – Fri. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.
The ALA sends an email approximately 14 days in advance of each member’s renewal date.
Refunds for cancellation of membership must be requested in writing within 30 days of membership activation. A $25 processing fee will be applied to refunds of membership dues. ALA Member Services can assist with all refund requests.
Former members can reinstate membership at any time. To reinstate your membership online, login to your account and pay your membership dues. To reinstate by phone or for assistance, please call ALA Member Services at 267-424-2007 Mon.-Fri. from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST. Members may not be able to reinstate at a reduced rate (if applicable).
The ALA accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, check, money order, or purchase order as payment.
Purchase orders can be emailed to info@alacommunity.org or mailed to:
Accountant Lawyer Alliance
Attn: Member Services
196 West Ashland St. Doylestown, PA 18901
We respect your privacy. We only collect and retain information that is required for the following reasons: 1) to comply with record retention requirements consistent with National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and other State Board standards; 2) to communicate event status when there is inclement weather or other company changes including privacy policy changes, or licensing information, to deliver certificates of completion, and for marketing purposes. This information includes the name, address, professional designation, phone number, email, and course history. Our credit card processing vendor retains payment transaction data.
We do not share data with any organization other than NASBA, State Boards (if audited), our credit card vendor, or event-based co-hosts/co-sponsors. In the event that we collaborate with a co-host/co-sponsor, participants may be contacted following the program by the co-host/co-sponsor. Events that are developed and provided with co-hosts/co-sponsors are clearly marked in the course announcements online. Only first name, last name, and email addresses will be available to the event co-sponsor/co-host for these programs. If our privacy policy is revised, changes will be communicated via email. Personal data can be corrected/updated via our website by logging into your “my account” page on our website or by contacting a company representative at 267-424-2007. Likewise, any concerns about data misuse can be discussed with a company representative at 267-424-2007.
FAQ: TECHNICAL WEBINAR
Yes. You will receive testing instructions in an instructions email prior to each event.
Locate your confirmation email from the ALA for your webinar link again, or go to your member profile.
This is generally a sign of audio lag on your computer, most likely caused by a slow/weak internet network, or a brief interruption in your connection. Try reloading the room by clicking on the red X in the red circle, in the top right corner of the webinar room.
Most computers are able to stream our webinars. Both MAC OS X and Windows (7 & up) are compatible.
Both iOS and Android mobile devices are compatible. Other devices, such as Kindles and Microsoft tablets, are not compatible at this time.
To play a webinar on an iOS device (iPad and iPhone 4 & up), you must first install the free Omnovia Webinato app from the App Store. For Android, your device must support Flash 10.1 (& up) or you will need to install the Webinato app from the Android Market.
Attendees do not need microphones or cameras. All attendee communications will take place through the chat box in the webinar room. You may use the chat window to send a message out to the course panelists. There is no means of communication to other attendees.
Send questions to the panelists using the chat function.
Please call 267-424-2007 to speak to a ALA Tech Support Representative.
FAQ: Speakers Bureau (Member/Speaker)
Yes, to be considered for the ALA Speakers Bureau you must be a current member of the ALA.
No, we go through a vetting process to ensure that you are good fit for the speakers bureau.
No, we do our very best to give everyone who has been accepted into the ALA’s Speakers Bureau an opportunity to present a two-hour webinar to the community.
No, we publish your profile on the ALA Speakers Bureau page with the topics you are considered an expert in. You also have your own dedicated page with your full bio.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
PHONE:
267-424-2007
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Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m EST
Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST