Paychex Accountant Knowledge Center (AKC)
Powered by CCH AnswerConnect from Wolters Kluwer, the AKC platform delivers trusted content, resources, and tools—at no cost. Strengthen your advisory and boost your professional growth with AI-searchable access to the latest in tax, compliance, and industry information.
Explore the AKC
The enhanced AKC houses powerful tools and resources. It operates from a flagship platform and will be updated regularly to stay current with technological advances.
What You’ll Find Inside the AKC
Be proactive and informed for your next client meeting. With timely updates from Wolters Kluwer, you can easily filter through the latest in state and federal information. Spend less time searching and more time learning.
- Streamlined, intuitive searches using natural language AI
- Access to historical tools, including U.S. Master Tax Guide from 1998 to current year
- Details on the new 2025 Tax Bill, with self-guided CPE trainings
- Special Emerging Issues and Tax Reform content
- State and federal employment law and tax rate tools
- Library of free self-study CPE courses
- Interactive federal and state forms library
- Updated reporting features and options
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Much Does the AKC Cost?
How Much Does the AKC Cost?
There is no cost to use the AKC.
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Who Has Access to the AKC?
Who Has Access to the AKC?
Any accounting professional in the firm who completes AKC registration has access through their own account with a username (their email) and password.
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How Do I Register for the AKC?
How Do I Register for the AKC?
It’s simple. Go to the AKC registration page and answer a few questions and provide your information.
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Are Online CPE Courses Free?
Are Online CPE Courses Free?
Yes, you can choose five free courses per year on any topic, most for multiple CPE credits. You can get 20-plus CPE credits just from the AKC, more than half of what your state requires per year. Select from a library of more than 300 courses, including accounting, tax, ethics and more.
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What Other Resources Does Paychex Offer?
What Other Resources Does Paychex Offer?
Earn free continuing education credits through our webinars and self-study courses. Use Paychex Tax Facts to customize federal and state payroll and retirement rate information for specific states. Plus, gain access to accounting publications that can help you deliver value to clients, stay current with regulatory updates, and download current federal and state tax forms.