Outdated CE Courses – And Why NASBA Needs to Step In

Let me paint you a picture.  

You’re a busy professional, juggling a million things, and trying to squeeze in some Continuing Education (CE) courses to stay sharp in your field. And, accidently you head over to American CE, find a course that looks decent, scan through the material, and then it hits you—nowhere does it mention when this content was last updated. No publication date, no review date, nothing.  

Same happened with me, and now, I’m sitting here wondering, “Is this even relevant? Am I learning something useful, or am I wasting my time with outdated information?” 

This isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it’s genuinely frustrating. For people in fields like accounting, finance, and law, where regulations and best practices are always changing, it’s actually *vital* to know the age of the content we’re paying for.  

Yet somehow, American CE doesn’t seem to think it’s worth including. And here’s the kicker: I’m not alone in this. Plenty of us have come across courses that offer zero clarity on whether the information is still accurate or already out of date. 

Why NASBA Needs to Step Up 

Honestly, it feels like NASBA should have already stepped in here. If CE platforms can get away with leaving out publication dates, it leaves professionals like us stranded. Without a clear standard that makes publication or review dates mandatory, these platforms can continue to push outdated content, and we’re none the wiser until it’s too late. 

I mean, if I’m investing in my professional growth, I deserve to know if what I’m learning is still relevant, right? 

This isn’t about nitpicking or making things difficult for course providers; it’s about ensuring that we, as professionals, get what we pay for—reliable, up-to-date education that actually helps us stay current in our fields. 

How We Can Make a Change 

If you’re reading this and you agree, let’s make our voices heard. I’m calling on other professionals to raise this issue with NASBA and with platforms like American CE. The more of us who speak up, the stronger our message: We want transparency, we want relevance, and we deserve to know if our CE courses are actually current.