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CPD Requirements for CPA-NL

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CPA NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR CPD REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW

CPD Requirement
120 hours over a three-year rolling cycle with at least 20 CPD hours every year. 
License Renewal Period
The license renewal date is April 30.
CPD Reporting CycleCPD reporting for CPA Newfoundland and Labrador 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 RestrictionAt least 10 verifiable hours every year and 60 hours being verifiable hours every three years.

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Simplifying Regulations for 2025

CPD RequirementsComplete 120 CPD hours every three years, with at least 20 CPD hours every year.
Initial CPD HoursNew members are required to complete full CPD reporting requirements in the year of admission to membership. 
Ethics Requirement4 verifiable hours in professional ethics. View more
Content RequirementAt least 10 verifiable hours every year and 60 hours being verifiable hours every three years.
Subject AreasPlease refer to the CPA-NL provincial website for a detailed list of approved FOS/ subject areas eligible for CPD credits.
Learning Modes100% of CPD can be through self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities

Eligible learning activities include- 

  • Verifiable Activities: Formal study, professional courses, delivering courses, writing articles, mentoring, board service. 
  • Unverifiable Activities: Self-study, technical reading, research, on-the-job learning, exam prep and more.
CPD DeadlineRenew your license by April 30 annually. 
Fast Track CPDOur Fast Track CPA-NL packages are expertly curated bundles that meet CPA-NL’s exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPD needs. View more
ReportingCPD must be reported by December 31st for license renewal.
License RenewalThe annual CPD reporting deadline for a calendar year is April 30th of each year. Failure to report CPD or report a CPD Plan to Remedy deficiencies by April 30th, will result in a $100 fee. 
Carry ForwardNo carry-forward of credits allowed.
Record RetentionMaintain records of completed CPD credits for 5 Years as they may be subject to audit by the state board. 
Renewal FeesThe renewal fee is $250.  

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPD in the State of Newfoundland and Labrador? Yes!

The CPA-NL defines CPD as learning relevant to a CPA’s responsibilities and growth, which does not need to be completed through the CPA-NL. 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 - 

  • Live Webinar 
  • On Demand (Self-Study) Webinar 
  • Podcast

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Contact Information for CPA Newfoundland and Labrador

500-95 Bonaventure Avenue
St. John's, NL AIB 2X5
Telephone: 709-753-3090
Fax: 709-753-3609
General Email: info@cpanl.ca

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding CPA-NL 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

Members must complete 120 CPD hours over a rolling three-year cycle, with a minimum of 20 CPD hours required annually.

New members are required to fulfill the complete CPD reporting requirements in their year of admission, regardless of the admission date.

Members must complete 4 verifiable hours in professional ethics during each three-year cycle. Click here to view our ethics course.

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

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

Yes, CPA-Newfoundland and Labrador permits members to complete 100% of their CPD hours through self-study.

Eligible learning activities include- 

  • Verifiable Activities: Formal study, professional courses, delivering courses, writing articles, mentoring, and board service. 
  • Unverifiable Activities: Self-study, technical reading, research, on-the-job learning, exam preparation, and more.

CPD hours for a calendar year must be reported by December 31st annually.

Members must renew their license by April 30th each year. CPD deficiencies must also be reported and remedied by this date

Failure to report CPD or submit a CPD Plan to Remedy deficiencies by April 30th results in a $100 late fee. 

No, CPA-Newfoundland and Labrador do not allow carry-forward of CPD credits.

Members must retain CPD records for at least 5 years, as they may be subject to audit by CPA Newfoundland and Labrador.

The annual renewal fee for CPA-Newfoundland and Labrador is $250. 

Fast Track, CPA-Newfoundland, and Labrador packages are curated to meet CPA-Newfoundland and Labrador's specific CPD requirements. These comprehensive bundles save time by pre-selecting courses to cover all CPD needs.

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