CPD Requirements

Maintaining your accounting designation requires rigorous adherence to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) mandates. Most global bodies (IFAC members) require a rolling total of 120 hours over a 3-year period.

The 120-Hour Rule

Breakdown of the typical IFAC member requirement (e.g., CPA Canada, ACCA, ICAEW):

  • 120 hours total over a rolling 3-year period.
  • 60 hours minimum must be verifiable (structured).
  • 20 hours minimum required annually.
  • 4 hours of Ethics per 3-year cycle.
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