CPA-BC members must complete 120 CPD hours over a three-year rolling cycle.
Newly admitted members must report CPD in the calendar year of admission. There is no proration for CPD in the year of admission, and the first rolling three-year period begins in the year of admission. View more
Members must complete 4 verifiable hours in professional ethics during each three-year cycle.View more
Yes, members are required to report 1.5 verifiable hours of Anti-Money Laundering Professional Development (AML PD) by December 31, 2026. This is a one-time requirement.
- A minimum of 10 verifiable CPD hours must be completed annually.
- At least 60 of the 120 CPD hours over three years must be verifiable.
- 1.5 verifiable hours of Anti-Money Laundering Professional Development (AML PD)
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Yes, CPA-BC allows members to complete 100% of their CPD hours through self-study.
- Verifiable Hours: Structured activities such as attending events, training programs, or earning certifications through examinations.
- Non-Verifiable Hours: Activities like on-the-job learning, casual reading, or unstructured self-study without examinations.
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CPD must be reported by January 31 each year to avoid penalties.
Licenses must be renewed by April 1 annually.
- Failure to report CPD by January 31 results in an administrative fee.
- If fees and CPD requirements are not met within 30 days, membership is suspended.
- After 90 days of suspension, membership is cancelled, making the individual ineligible for reinstatement.
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No, CPA-BC does not allow the carry-forward of excess CPD credits.
Members must retain CPD records for at least 5 years, as they may be subject to audit.
- Prime Members: $1,086.75
- Non-Prime Members: $666.75
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Fast Track CPD packages are curated bundles tailored to meet CPA-BC’s continuing education requirements. This CPA-BC package will help to save time by offering pre-selected courses that fulfill all CPD needs.
Yes! CPA-BC defines CPD as learning relevant and appropriate to a member’s professional responsibilities, work, and growth as a CPA. CPD activities are not required to be completed through CPABC. myCPE is a continuing education provider. Therefore, the courses listed on myCPE for CPA in Canada are eligible to fulfill Canadian CPA CPD requirements. However, we have not been explicitly approved by CPA Canada.
