ICAEW members' CPD requirements depend on their role and organization. There are three categories with varying minimum CPD hours:
Practice:
Category 1: 40 hours (30 verifiable)
Category 2: 30 hours (20 verifiable)
Category 3: 20 hours (10 verifiable)
Working outside practice:
Category 1: 40 hours (15 verifiable)
Category 2: 30 hours (10 verifiable)
Category 3: 20 hours (5 verifiable)
ICAEW members must complete one hour of ethics-related training annually. This activity must be independently verifiable. Click here to access the ethics course on myCPE.
There is no minimum content requirement for ICAEW CPD.
Click here to view ICAEW-approved subject areas for CPD credits.
Yes, ICAEW allows 100% of CPD hours to be completed through self-study.
Eligible learning activities Includes both verifiable and unverifiable CPD activities, with verifiable evidence needing to be accurate, supported by an independent source, and formatted for inclusion in your CPD record, such as attending webinars, lectures, conferences, seminars, workshops, and peer learning groups. View more
CPD credits must be completed and reported by October 31 annually.
ICAEW licenses must be renewed by January 1 annually.
Excess CPD hours cannot generally be carried forward, except for ethics CPD completed before November 1, 2023, which applies to the 2023/24 cycle.
Relevant and verifiable CPD records must be retained for at least three years after the end of the CPD year.
ICAEW membership fees are based on annual income and circumstances. Click here for more information.
Fast Track CPD packages are curated bundles tailored to meet ICAEW continuing education requirements, saving members time by offering comprehensive courses to fulfill CPD needs.
Yes! ICAEW defines CPD as learning relevant to a member's professional responsibilities and growth. myCPE is a continuing education provider offering eligible CPD courses. However, myCPE is not explicitly approved by ICAEW.
