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CPD Requirements for CA Ireland

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Chartered Accountants Ireland CPD Requirement Overview

Last Reviewed on: 31 Oct, 2025

CPD Requirements

CPD requirements vary by approach: 

  • Input-based: (60 structured + 150 unstructured CPD hours over a 3-year rolling period.) OR 70 hours annually (20 structured, 50 unstructured). 
  • Output-based: No prescribed hours. 
  • Combination: Mix of structured and unstructured CPD annually.
License Renewal Period30 April annually.
CPD Reporting CycleJanuary 1 to December 31 Annually.
Ethics RequirementNo minimum ethics requirement.
Carryover CreditsCarry forward of credits is not allowed.
Subject Area Restriction
  • Minimum 20 hours in structured CPD 
  • Maximum 50 hours in unstructured CPD 
  • Member in practice- complete at least 10 hours of structured CPD per service area.

Imp Note: CPA Ireland is no longer a separate professional body following its amalgamation with Chartered Accountants Ireland. Former CPA Ireland members should now refer to the Chartered Accountants Ireland CPD requirements.

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CA Ireland CPE Requirement

CPD requirements vary by approach: 

  • Input-based: (60 structured + 150 unstructured CPD hours over a 3-year rolling period.) OR 70 hours annually (20 structured, 50 unstructured). 
  • Output-based: No prescribed hours. 
  • Combination: Mix of structured and unstructured CPD annually.
Initial CPD requirementNew members from the date they join Chartered Accountants Ireland as an associate (i.e. not from when they pass exams) they are required to comply with CPD requirements.  View more
Ethics RequirementThere is no minimum ethics requirement.
Content Requirement 
  • Minimum 20 hours in structured CPD 
  • Maximum 50 hours in unstructured CPD 
  • Member in practice- must complete at least 10 hours of structured CPD per service area. View more
Subject AreasClick here to view detailed subjects of CA Ireland CPAs.
Learning Modes
All CPD can be completed through self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities

Eligible learning activities include- 

Structured CPD - Courses, webinars, formal studies, teaching professional content, or writing technical papers. 

Unstructured CPD - Informal or self-directed learning without external verification, such as reading relevant journals, networking, informal discussions, or on-the-job training and more.

CPE Deadline
CPE credits must be completed annually by December 31.
Fast Track CPD
Our Fast Track CA Ireland CPE packages are expertly curated bundles meeting CA Ireland CPAs' continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPD needs. View more 
Reporting
January 1st to December 31st annually. View more
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by April 30 annually. Non-compliance with CPD or Audit Regulations will initially be addressed by supporting members to meet requirements within a reasonable timeframe. Persistent or intentional failure to comply may lead to membership exclusion. View more
Carry ForwardCarry forward of credits is not allowed.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPD credits for 5 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for CA Ireland CPAs is €636. View more

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPE in the State of CA Ireland? - YES!

CA Ireland defines continuing education as, keeping your professional skills up to date and appropriate for your job.  MYCPE ONE is a continuing education provider and specializes in various learning formats, including -  

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  • Nano Learning

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Contact Information for the Chartered Accountants Ireland

Chartered Accountants 
House, 47-49 Pearse St, 
Dublin 2, D02 YN40, Ireland 
TEL: +353 1 637 7200 
Website: Chartered Accountants Ireland 

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Frequently Asked Questions

CPA Ireland and Chartered Accountants Ireland have amalgamated effective January 1, 2025. CPA Ireland is no longer maintained as a separate qualification. All members now operate under the Chartered Accountants Ireland (CA Ireland) brand.

Your account has been automatically transferred to Chartered Accountants Ireland (CA Ireland). You do not need to take any action. Effective from 01 January, 2025, all your historical data, course completions, and certificates remain available and accessible under your updated CA Ireland registration.

Yes. You can continue taking courses under your CA Ireland qualification immediately. Simply log in to your account and select courses as normal. Your registration is now active under CA Ireland.

Yes. All historical course completion records and certificates issued under CPA Ireland before January 01, 2025 will remain in your account and are fully accessible. These records are retained for your professional development records.

Certificates for courses completed from January 1, 2025 onwards will display Chartered Accountants Ireland (CA Ireland) as the active qualification. Older certificates issued under CPA Ireland remain unchanged in your records.

No. Only one account exists now—Chartered Accountants Ireland. Your previous CPA Ireland registration has been consolidated into your CA Ireland account. All your data, course history, and CPD credits are available under CA Ireland only. You do not need to create or maintain any additional accounts.

From January 1, 2025, you follow Chartered Accountants Ireland's CPD requirements. MYCPE ONE reflects these updated requirements and tracks your credits accordingly under your CA Ireland qualification.

Chartered Accountants Ireland offers different routes; which route you follow each year will determine the CPD requirement: 

  • Input-based approach: Complete 70 hours annually, including 20 structured and 50 unstructured hours. 
  • Output-based approach: No prescribed hours; requirements focus on demonstrating professional development outcomes. 
  • Combination approach: A mix of structured and unstructured CPD hours annually. 

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New members are required to comply with CPD requirements starting from the date they join Chartered Accountants Ireland as associates, not from the date they pass their exams.

No, there is no minimum ethics requirement for CA Ireland CPD.

  • Minimum of 20 structured CPD hours annually. 
  • Maximum of 50 unstructured CPD hours annually. 
  • Members working in practice must complete at least 10 structured CPD hours per service area they provide. 

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Input CPD is based on a 3-year rolling average, so as long as you undertake the minimum of 20 hours of structured or unstructured CPD in any one year, you may have enough hours from the previous 2 years. Output CPD requires you to assess and complete your CPD every year, so you would not have met your requirement last year if you had chosen the output basis.

Click here to view the detailed subject areas for CA Ireland CPD. 

Yes, CA Ireland allows members to complete 100% of their CPD hours through self-study.

  • Structured CPD: Includes formal courses, webinars, teaching professional content, writing technical papers, and formal studies. 
  • Unstructured CPD: Includes informal learning such as reading professional journals, networking, on-the-job training, informal discussions, and more.

CPE credits must be completed annually by December 31st.

Members must renew their license annually by April 30th. Persistent failure to comply with CPD or audit regulations may result in exclusion from membership.

No, CA Ireland does not allow the carry-forward of CPD credits.

Members must retain records of their completed CPD credits for 5 years, as they may be subject to audit.

The renewal fee for CA Ireland members is €636 annually. 

Click here to view the fee schedule.

Fast Track CA Ireland CPD packages are curated bundles designed to meet the continuing education requirements of CA Ireland members. These packages save time by covering all CPD needs in one comprehensive solution. 

Yes, CA Ireland accepts continuing education courses from compliant providers. While myCPE is not directly approved by CA Ireland, our classes are designed to align with CA Ireland's CPE regulations. Refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to confirm compliance with CA Ireland requirements.  

If you want to explore more FAQs about CA Ireland's CPE requirements, click here.

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