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CPA Alberta CPD Requirements

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CPA Alberta CPD Requirements Overview

Last Reviewed on: 01 Apr, 2026

CPD 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.
CPD 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 2026

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.
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
Please refer to the CPA-AB provincial website for a detailed list of approved FOS/ subject areas eligible 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.
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 CPD needs. View More
Reporting
CPD 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.
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 FeesThe renewal fee for CPA-AB is as follows: Full membership is $1,130, 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. Read more

Do MYCPE ONE 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 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

For convenient access to our courses, click here to explore the MYCPE ONE 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

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 CPA Alberta every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the state board of Alberta.

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 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 ONE.

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.

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

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 $1,130, 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. 

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 ONE meet CPD requirements; however, we have not been explicitly approved by Canadian CPA bodies.