CPA Ireland members are required to complete 120 CPE hours every three years.
New members’ CPD requirements are prorated based on their qualification year. Members qualifying in 2018 completed one-third of the cycle in 2019, while those qualifying in 2019 fulfilled full CPD requirements in 2020 (60 structured + 60 unstructured for Industry, 75 structured + 45 unstructured for Practice). Click here for more information.
There is no minimum ethics requirement for CPA Ireland members.
Members in Business: 60 structured + 60 unstructured CPD over three years; 20 hours annually (10 structured).
Practicing Members: 75 structured + 45 unstructured CPD over three years; 30 hours annually (15 structured) and 40 structured CPD hours in six core areas over three years.
Click here to view the detailed subjects accepted by CPA Ireland for CPD credits.
Yes, all CPE for CPA Ireland can be completed through self-study.
Eligible activities include:
Structured CPD: Measurable, verifiable activities where learning is the primary objective (e.g., courses, exams, writing articles).
Unstructured CPD: Informal learning activities such as reading, networking, or informal discussions.
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At most, 20 CPD hours can be claimed for any one course in a single year.
CPE credits must be completed annually by December 31.
Yes, Fast Track CPA Ireland CPD packages are available and expertly curated to meet CPA Ireland's CPD requirements. These packages save you time by covering all your CPD needs.
CPD must be reported from January 1st to December 31st annually.
CPA licenses must be renewed by March 31 annually. Non-compliance with CPE requirements may lead to referral to the CPD Compliance Committee. View more details.
No, carry-forward of CPD credits is not allowed.
Members are responsible for retaining their CPD records for the required period and should be prepared to provide evidence of compliance when requested.
If you have paid the 2023/2024 Annual Student Subscription, the membership fee is €601. Otherwise, the cost is €731. Click here to view the fee schedule.
Yes, CPA 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.
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