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CPD Requirements for CPA Ireland

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Chartered Accountants Ireland CPD Requirement Overview

CPD Requirements120 hours per 3 years.
License Renewal Period31st March annually.
CPD Reporting CycleJanuary 1 to December 31 every year.
Ethics RequirementNo minimum ethics requirement.
Carryover CreditsNo, CPA Ireland Professional cannot carry over excess credit earned in a particular renewal cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
  • Members in Business: 60 Structured + 60 Unstructured CPD over 3 years; 20 hours annually (10 Structured). 
  • Practicing Members: 75 Structured + 45 Unstructured CPD over 3 years; 30 hours annually (15 Structured) and 40 Structured CPD hours in six core areas over 3 years.

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Simplifying Regulations for 2025

CPA Ireland CPE Requirement 120 hours per 3 years.
Initial CPD requirementCPA Ireland CPD requirements are prorated by 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). View more
Ethics RequirementThere is no minimum ethics requirement.
Content Requirement
  • Members in Business: 60 Structured + 60 Unstructured CPD over 3 years; 20 hours annually (10 Structured). 
  • Practicing Members: 75 Structured + 45 Unstructured CPD over 3 years; 30 hours annually (15 Structured) and 40 Structured CPD hours in six core areas over 3 years. View more
Subject AreasClick here to view detailed subjects of CPA Ireland CPAs.
Learning Modes
All CPD can be completed through self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities

Eligible learning activities include- 

Structured CPD involves measurable, verifiable activities where learning is the primary objective. Examples include lectures, online courses, exams (directed study), or writing articles. 

Unstructured CPD includes reading or informal discussions and more. 

Note: No more than 20 CPD hours can be claimed for any one course in any one year.

CPE DeadlineCPE 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.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by March 31 annually. Where a member fails to comply with any aspect of the CPD Regulations, the CPD Committee may refer the member to the CPD Compliance Committee. View more.
Carry Forward 
Carry forward of credits is not allowed.
Record Retention
Members are responsible for retaining appropriate records and documents so that they may provide sufficient evidence, on request, to demonstrate their compliance.  
Renewal Fees
If you've paid the 2023/2024 Annual Student Subscription, the membership fee is €601; otherwise, it's €731. View more

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CPA 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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Contact Information for the CPA Ireland (CAI)

The Linenhall
32-38 Linenhall Street, Belfast,
Antrim, BT2 8BG, United Kingdom 
TEL: +44 28 9043 5840 
Website: CPA Ireland 

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding CA Ireland's CPD requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official state requirement page for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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. 
For more details, click here.

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 ONE 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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