Pennsylvania CPA Society Acquires CPE Provider CPA Crossings

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) has acquired Michigan-based CPA Crossings, an online learning provider for CPAs. The acquisition, effective immediately, will position CPA Crossings to deliver superior online learning for financial professionals across the nation.

“CPAs will lead the economic recovery of the United States. By bringing the strengths of these two organizations together, CPAs will benefit from an expanded selection of expert content and instructors, plus state-of-the-art technology to deliver education when, where, and how they want it—regardless of geography. In recent years, the shift to online learning has been remarkable,” said Michael Colgan, PICPA CEO and executive director. “With COVID-19 restricting group gatherings, this partnership makes even more sense. State CPA societies across the country partner with CPA Crossings, and this acquisition means great things for them too. We are innovating and leading the way for a transforming profession.”

CPA Crossings will operate independently, leveraging PICPA’s administrative resources and executive oversight. Adam Batchelor will serve as CEO of CPA Crossings. According to Batchelor, “Adding PICPA’s resources and perspective to CPA Crossings’ tremendous programs and reputation will allow us to innovate online learning to keep pace with the accelerating changes impacting CPAs and the associations that serve them.” CPA Crossings founders, John Higgins, CPA, and Bryan Smith, CPA, will continue as chief partnership officer and chief learning officer, respectively.