Certified AI-Ready Accountantᴵᴾ (CAIRA): Level I
Issued by
Miles Education
Certified AI-Ready Accountant (CAIRA: Level I) is a foundation-level credential designed to prepare accounting and finance professionals to thrive in an AI-enabled profession. The certification focuses on developing the mindset, skillset, and toolset required to work confidently with AI technologies that are transforming Audit, Tax, FP&A and Client Advisory Services.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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All testing mechanisms across CAIRA courses strictly follow NASBA’s QAS (Quality Assurance Service) standards for self-study CPE. Each course includes structured learning outcomes, review questions, and a final graded assessment that meets NASBA’s compliance framework. Upon successful completion of each course, learners receive an individual NASBA-approved CPE certificate issued by Miles Masterclass - a registered CPE sponsor with NASBA.
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Complete 30 CPE Hours (CAIRA Courses Only): Learners must complete 30 hours of CPE by choosing from courses marked under the CAIRA track. These courses collectively build AI readiness across accounting, analytics, leadership, and strategy. Hours can be accumulated from any combination of eligible courses until the 30-hour requirement is met.
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Pass CAIRA Assessments (≥70%, Unlimited Attempts): Each CAIRA course includes concept review assessments and graded tests that validate understanding of AI tools and applications. To qualify, learners must score 70% or above. They get unlimited attempts, ensuring mastery rather than memorization—with the goal of responsible, real-world application of AI.
Standards
The Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs (2024) (Standards) is published jointly by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) to provide a framework for the development, presentation, measurement & reporting of CPE program