CPD Requirements for CPA-BC

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CPD Requirements for CPA-BC

CPD Requirements	120 hours over a three-year rolling cycle.
License Renewal Period	The license renewal date is April 1.
CPD Reporting Cycle	CPD reporting for CPA British Columbia is from January 1 to December 31 each year.
Carry-Forward of CPD	No, carry-forward of CPD is not allowed.
Ethics Requirement	4 verifiable hours in professional ethics.
Subject Area Restriction	At least 10 verifiable hours every year and 60 hours being verifiable hours every three years. Starting in 2024, members must report 1.5 verifiable hours of AML PD by December 31, 2026 – this is a one-time requirement.

Simplifying Regulations for 2025

CPD Requirements	120 hours over a three-year rolling cycle.
Initial CPD Hours	New members admitted to membership are required to report CPD in the calendar year of admission. There is no proration of the CPD requirements in the year of admission. The first rolling three-calendar-year period begins in the year of admission.
Ethics Requirement	4 verifiable hours in professional ethics. View more
Content Requirement	At least 10 verifiable hours every year and 60 hours being verifiable hours every three years. Starting in 2024, members must report 1.5 verifiable hours of AML PD by December 31, 2026 – this is a one-time requirement.
Subject Areas	Please refer to the CPA-BC provincial website for a detailed list of approved FOS/ subject areas eligible for CPD credits.
Learning Modes	100% of CPD can be through self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities	Eligible learning activities include- Verifiable Hours: Activities such as attending events, completing structured training, or earning certifications through examinations. Non-Verifiable Hours: Activities like on-the-job learning, casual reading, or self-study without examinations and more.
CPD Deadline	Renew your license by April 1^st annually.
Fast Track CPD	Our Fast Track CPA-BC CPD packages are expertly curated bundles that meet CPA-BCs exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPD needs. View more
Reporting	CPD must be reported by Jan 31^st for license renewal.
License Renewal	Failure to report CPD by Jan 31th incurs an administrative fee. If not paid within 30 days, membership is suspended. If CPD and penalties aren't reported within 90 days of suspension, membership is cancelled, rendering one ineligible for continuing registration.
Carry Forward	No carry-forward of credits 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 CPA-BC – Prime Members: $1,086.75 and Non-Prime members: $666.75.

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPD in the State of British Columbia? Yes!

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

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Contact Information for CPA British Columbia

Chartered Professional Accountants of BC
800-555 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6
Telephone: 604-872-7222
Toll Free in BC: 800-663-2677

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding CPA-BC CPD requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official provincial website for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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)

Please refer to the CPA-BC provincial website for a detailed list of approved FOS/ subject areas eligible for CPD credits.

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.

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.

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

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 CPA-BC. MYCPE ONE is a continuing education provider. Therefore, the courses listed on MYCPE ONE for CPA in Canada are eligible to fulfill Canadian CPA CPD requirements. However, we have not been explicitly approved by Canadian CPA bodies.

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