CPA CPD Requirements for Nova Scotia

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CPD Requirement	Nova Scotia CPAs are required to complete 120 hours over a rolling three-year calendar period, with 20 hours each calendar year.
Ethics Requirement	Four (4) hours of 4 hours of professional ethics in each rolling three-year calendar period. 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-NS 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 requires documentation that describes the activity, identifies the provider (if applicable), connects the member to the activity, specifies when it occurred, and supports the reported hours. Unverifiable CPD, determined at the member's discretion, lacks objective documentation and does not require proof during an audit. View more
CPD Deadline	CPD credits must be completed by December 31 annually.
Fast Track CPD	Our Fast Track CPA-NS packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Nova Scotia CPAs exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPD 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 member suspension. 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 Fees	The renewal fee for CPA-NS is $1,224.75. View more

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPD in the State of Nova Scotia? Yes!

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

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Contact Information for the CPA Nova Scotia Board

1871 Hollis Street, Suite 300
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 0C3
T. 902.425.7273
F. 902.407.2967
E-mail: info@cpans.ca
Website: www.cpans.ca

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding CPA Nova Scotia’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

Nova Scotia CPAs must complete 120 CPD hours over a rolling three-year calendar period, with a minimum of 20 hours each calendar year.

Information regarding initial CPD requirements for newly admitted members is unavailable.

Members must complete 4 verifiable hours of professional ethics during each three-year rolling period. Click here to access the ethics courses on MYCPE ONE.

Information regarding additional CPD requirements starting in 2025 is unavailable.

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 detailed CPA-NS-approved subject areas for CPD credits.

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

Eligible activities include verifiable CPD, which requires documentation detailing the activity, provider (if applicable), participant, date, and hours claimed. Unverifiable CPD, determined at the member's discretion, does not require documentation or proof during an audit.

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 or renew a license by March 1 will result in membership suspension.

No, CPA Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia is $1,224.75. View more

Fast Track CPA-NS packages are curated bundles designed to meet Nova Scotia CPAs' specific CPD requirements. These CPA-NS packages will help to save time by offering pre-selected courses that fulfill all CPD needs.

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

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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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Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPD in the State of Nova Scotia? Yes!