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CPA Alberta CPD Requirements

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CPA Alberta CPD Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements
120 hours over a three-year rolling cycle, with a minimum of 20 hours per year.
License Renewal Period
March 1st following the calendar year.
CPE Reporting Cycle
January 1 to December 31, annually.
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours of professional ethics over a three-year rolling cycle.
Carryover credit
Cannot carry over excess credits to the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
Min. of 60 verifiable hours every three years and a min. of 10 verifiable hours each year.

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Simplifying Regulations for 2024

CPD Requirement
Alberta CPAs are required to complete 120 hours over a three-year rolling cycle, with a minimum of 20 hours per year.
Initial CPD Hours
New licensees are required to complete 120 hours over a three-year rolling cycle, with a minimum of 20 hours per year. The new member exemption for the year of admission has been eliminated. View more
Ethics Requirement
Four (4) hours of professional ethics over a three-year rolling cycle. View more
Content Requirement
Min. of 60 verifiable hours every three years and a min. of 10 verifiable hours each year.
Subject Areas
Click here to check CPA-AB detailed approved FOS/ subject areas for CPD Credits.
Learning Modes
100% of CPD can be completed through self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes both verifiable and unverifiable CPD activities. Verifiable CPD involves learning activities that provide objective evidence of the learning, which can be confirmed by someone else. Unverifiable CPD refers to learning activities that do not produce evidence or a tangible product to demonstrate the learning. View more
CPD Deadline
CPD credits must be completed by December 31 annually.
Fast Track CPD
Our Fast Track CPA-AB packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Alberta CPAs exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPE needs. View more
Reporting
CPE credits must be reported by March 1st following the calendar year.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by March 1st following the calendar year. Failure to renew by this date will result in a $150 penalty, with suspension following if the CPD report and penalty are not submitted within 30 days, and membership cancellation after 60 days of suspension, rendering the individual ineligible for continuing registration. View more
Carry Forward
No carry-forward of credits allowed.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board. View more
Renewal FeesThe renewal fee for CPA-AB is as follows: Full membership is $761, which includes $75 for the CPA Education Foundation and $15 for CPA Assist, while Affiliate membership is $232, including $25 for the CPA Education Foundation and $7 for CPA Assist. View more

Do MY-CPE Courses Qualify for CPD in the State of Alberta? Yes!

The CPA Alberta Board defines CPD as learning relevant to a CPA’s responsibilities and growth, which does not need to be completed through the CPA Alberta Board. Courses on myCPE meet CPD requirements; however, we have not been explicitly approved by CPA Canada. myCPE specializes in various learning formats, including - 

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  • Podcast

For convenient access to our courses, click here to explore the MY-CPE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the largest online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for the CPA Alberta Board

Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta
800-444 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0X8
Telephone: 403.299.1300
Toll-free: 1.800.232.9406 
Fax: 403.299.1339
Email: info@cpaalberta.ca
Info. for CPD: registrations@cpaalberta.ca.
Website: CPA ALBERTA

Disclaimer
: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding CPA Alberta’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 requirements page for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CPA Alberta members must complete 120 CPD hours over a three-year rolling cycle, with a minimum of 20 hours per year.

New members are required to complete 120 CPD hours over a three-year rolling cycle, with a minimum of 20 hours per year. The exemption for the year of admission has been eliminated.

Members must complete 4 verifiable hours in professional ethics over a three-year rolling cycle. Click here to access the ethics courses on myCPE.

A minimum of 10 verifiable CPD hours must be completed annually, and at least 60 of the 120 CPD hours over three years must be verifiable.

Click here to view CPA Alberta’s approved subject areas for CPD credits.

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

Eligible activities include verifiable CPD, which provides objective evidence of learning, and unverifiable CPD, which does not produce tangible evidence of learning.

CPD credits must be reported by March 1 following the calendar year.

Licenses must be renewed by March 1 following the calendar year.

Failure to report CPD by March 1st will result in a $150 penalty, with suspension following if the CPD report and penalty are not submitted within 30 days, and membership cancellation after 60 days of suspension, rendering the individual ineligible for continuing registration. View more

No, CPA Alberta 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.

The renewal fee for CPA-AB is as follows: Full membership is $761, which includes $75 for the CPA Education Foundation and $15 for CPA Assist, while Affiliate membership is $232, including $25 for the CPA Education Foundation and $7 for CPA Assist. View more

Fast Track CPD packages are curated bundles tailored to meet CPA-AB’s continuing education requirements. These CPA-AB packages will help to save time by offering pre-selected courses that fulfill all CPD needs.

Yes! The CPA Alberta Board defines CPD as learning relevant to a CPA’s responsibilities and growth, which does not need to be completed through the CPA Alberta Board. Courses on myCPE meet CPD requirements; however, we have not been explicitly approved by CPA Canada.