About Us
More Than Continuing Education
Continuing education is about more than earning credit hours. It is about strengthening knowledge, expanding expertise, and empowering professionals to better serve their clients, businesses, and communities.
At CPE Prime, we believe that excellence is built through a commitment to lifelong learning. Our name reflects that philosophy. Being “Prime” means staying prepared, informed, and equipped to meet the challenges of an ever-changing profession.
Founded on the principles of Honor, Commitment, and Service, CPE Prime was created to provide accounting and tax professionals with education that goes beyond compliance. Our mission is to deliver practical, relevant, and engaging continuing professional education that helps CPAs, Enrolled Agents, tax professionals, and financial professionals stay at the forefront of their industry.
We partner with experienced subject matter experts to develop high-quality educational programs available through self-study courses, video and audio presentations, webinars, and live seminars. Our curriculum covers accounting, auditing, taxation, finance, ethics, personal development, and specialized knowledge, with an emphasis on practical insights that professionals can apply immediately.
We understand that our clients are trusted advisors who help businesses grow, families prosper, and communities thrive. That is why we are committed to providing education that is accurate, timely, and worthy of the responsibility our clients’ profession demands.
At CPE Prime, we believe that doing the right thing is the only way to do business. By delivering exceptional educational experiences and building lasting relationships with our clients, authors, and partners, we create value that extends far beyond the classroom.
We do more than help professionals meet their continuing education requirements, we help them remain in their prime.
Mission Statement
CPE Prime exists to serve accounting and tax professionals through high-quality continuing education built on the principles of Honor, Commitment, and Excellence. Our mission is to provide current, practical, and professionally relevant training that helps CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and tax professionals maintain compliance, expand their expertise, and confidently serve their clients. We are dedicated to earning our clients’ trust by delivering education that is informative, reliable, and worthy of the professionals we serve.
About the Owner
Originally from the Twin Cities area of Illinois, Jeremy Rigsbey joined the United States Marine Corps in 1991. During more than 21 years of honorable service, he participated in multiple combat deployments and humanitarian missions around the world in support of U.S. interests and the mission of the Marine Corps.
The Marine Corps instilled in him the values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment—principles that continue to guide his leadership and business philosophy today.
Following his retirement from the Marine Corps in 2012, Jeremy transitioned into the continuing education industry, where he discovered a passion for helping professionals advance their knowledge and careers. As the founder of CPE Prime, he’s dedicated to providing high-quality continuing professional education for CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and other Tax Professionals empowering them to meet their professional requirements while staying informed in an ever-changing industry.
He is grateful for the trust that accounting and tax professionals place in CPE Prime and remains committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences. For him, serving those who serve others is a privilege and a continuation of a lifelong commitment to service.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to redefine continuing professional education by creating a learning experience that inspires excellence, promotes lifelong growth, and elevates the professionals who serve businesses, families, and communities every day. We believe that being “Prime” is not a moment in time—it is a commitment to continuous improvement. Through innovation, integrity, and service, we aspire to become the most trusted educational partner for accounting and tax professionals seeking to remain at the top of their profession.