What is your specialization? At my firm and position level CPE is just a paid day of learning which is great.
Also, I don't just work for a CPA firm, I am a CPA. Subject to all the CPE requirements set by the state society if I want to maintain my title. For me this year, my requirements were satisfied by six paid days of learning but I could have done it through a series of one-hour online courses if I hated myself.