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CPA/CERTIFIED IN FINANCIAL FORENSICS (CPA/CFF) CPD REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

Last Reviewed on: 03 Apr, 2026

CPD Requirements20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) every year.
License Renewal Period
Credential renewal occurs in July of each year.
CPD Reporting CycleFrom January 1st to December 31st every year.
Ethics Requirement
No Ethics requirement
Carry Over CreditsCPA/CFF Credential Holders cannot carry forward excess credits to the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
Non-traditional learning activities may constitute up to 50% (10 hours annually) of a credential holder’s CPD to meet credential renewal requirements.

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CPD requirements
20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) every year.
Initial CPD hours
If the credential holder is newly credentialed, CPD does not need to be completed until the year following receipt of the credential.
Ethics Requirement
There is no ethics requirement.
Content RequirementNon-traditional learning activities may constitute up to 50% (10 hours annually) of a credential holder’s CPD to meet credential renewal requirements.
Subject Areas
Click here to view CPA/CFF subject areas.
Learning Modes
100% of CPD can be through self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities
Eligible learning activities include Self-study or group-study formats, approved courses at accredited universities, instructor CPE credits, nano-learning, articles and publications (up to 30 hours), and more.
CPD Deadline
Credential renewal occurs in July of each year. View more
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Our Fast Track CPA/CFF CPD packages are expertly curated bundles that meet CPA/CFF’s exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPD needs. View more
ReportingThe reporting period is from January 1st to December 31st every year.
License Renewal
If the license requirements are not met by the annual renewal date in July, the CPA/CFF certification will be revoked. View more
Carry Forward
CPA/CFF cannot carry forward excess CPD earned to the next reporting cycle. View more
Record Retention
Members shall report compliance with such requirements to the AICPA each year and shall keep appropriate records and submit copies of such at the request of the Institute. View more 
Renewal Fees
The license renewal fee is £290. View more

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPD for Certified Financial Forensics? Yes!

CFA institute states that PL activities should contribute to your knowledge as an investment professional. MYCPE ONE offers Continuing Education courses tailored for CFA professionals, with a focus on quality education in qualified subject areas. As a registered NASBA sponsor, MYCPE ONE offers a variety of learning formats, including-

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Contact Information for AICPA

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Website: AICPA 


We Review CPD Compliance Requirements Every Six Months

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CPD requirement information for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professionals are required to complete 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year to maintain their credentials.

Newly credentialed CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professionals are not required to complete CPD until the year following receipt of the credential.

No, there is no ethics requirement for CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professionals.

Yes, non-traditional learning activities can account for up to 50% (10 hours annually) of a CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professional's CPD to meet credential renewal requirements.

Yes, the Short video (Nano learning) method is approved for the CPD requirements of Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). AICPA accepts NASBA-sponsored CPE.

Click here to view accepted subject areas for CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)CPD credits.

CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professionals may complete 100% of their CPD hours through self-study.

Eligible activities include self-study or group-study formats, approved courses at accredited universities, instructor CPE credits, articles and publications (up to 30 hours), and more.

Credential renewal occurs in July each year for CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professionals.

Fast Track CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) CPD packages are curated bundles meeting CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)CPD requirements, simplifying the selection of individual courses for all CPD needs.

If recertification requirements are not met within the, your CPA/CFF certification will be revoked, The Accreditations Department will review all requests specified time your CPA/CFF certification will be revoked, and all initial requirements, excluding the examination, must again be met to regain the credential. For further information, please CLICK HERE.

The reporting period for CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professionals is from January 1 to December 31 each year.

CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professionals must renew their license by July each year. If requirements are unmet by this date, the CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)certification will be revoked.

No, CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professionals cannot carry forward excess CPD credits to the next reporting cycle.

CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professionals must report compliance annually to the AICPA and retain records, which the Institute may request.

The renewal fee for CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professionals is £290. Click here for more details

Yes, MYCPE ONE offers courses are eligible for CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) professionals. For eligibility, please refer to the “QUALIFIES FOR” section on each course page.

You can view the complete FAQs for CPA/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)requirements on our website under the "FAQs" section.