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CPD Requirements for Certified Chartered Accountants

Most accounting professionals globally require verifiable CPD Hours to maintain their license. Browse courses that meet your requirements, or choose one of our course packages, specially curated to contain all the hours and credits you need, in one place. The courses on LearnFormula may be counted towards professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities. It is the student's responsibility to validate whether an activity is an eligible educational activity for their professional development requirements based on their own learning needs.

Requirements Overview

Last updatedAug 21, 2026
scheduleCPD Requirement
40 CPD Units (21 Verifiable CPD Units) / 1 year
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December 31
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Annual

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CPD Requirements – Certified Chartered Accountants

Annual Requirement

Members must complete 40 CPD units annually, consisting of:

  • 21 verifiable CPD units
  • 19 non-verifiable CPD units

1 CPD unit = 1 hour of learning or development.

Verifiable CPD Criteria

  • Must be relevant to your current or future role
  • Must be applicable in the workplace
  • Must be supported by documented evidence

Non-Verifiable CPD

Includes general reading, podcasts, or informal learning activities. No documentation is required.

Other Requirements

  • Members may carry forward up to 21 excess verifiable units (except in their first CPD year)
  • Records must be kept for at least 3 years (or longer depending on jurisdictional requirements)
  • All members must submit an annual CPD declaration

LearnFormula is in no way formally affiliated with the body governing Certified Chartered Accountants. Members are responsible for selecting appropriate CPD activities and maintaining their records.

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