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CPD Requirements for CPA AU

Most accounting professionals in Australia and New Zealand require Continuing Professional Development credits to maintain their professional designation. Browse courses that meet your requirements, or choose one of our course packages, specially curated to contain all the hours and credits you need, in one place. The courses on LearnFormula may be counted towards professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities. It is the student's responsibility to validate whether an activity is an eligible educational activity for their professional development requirements based on their own learning needs.

Requirements Overview

Last updatedAug 21, 2026
scheduleCPD Requirement
20/ year, 120/3 years
calendar_clockLicense Renewal Period
December 31
cycleRequirements Cycle
Annual
balanceEthics Requirement
2 CPD hours of Ethics

Simplifying Regulations for 2026

CPD Requirements – CPA Australia

Minimum Requirements

All members must complete 120 CPD hours over a three-year period, including:

  • Minimum 20 hours per year
  • Minimum 2 verifiable CPD hours on ethics per year
  • Minimum 10 verifiable ethics hours across the triennium

Eligible CPD Activities

Any activity that increases your knowledge, skills, or ability to perform your job may be considered CPD, including:

  • Conventions and conferences
  • Webinars, seminars, and workshops
  • Discussion groups and in-house learning
  • Tertiary/professional body courses
  • Technical publications and online learning
  • Structured media consumption (max 10 hrs/year)
  • Mentoring (max 10 hrs/year)

Recording and Documentation

Members must:

  • Record all CPD with date, time, and topic details
  • Maintain records for at least 12 months after the triennium
  • Use the CPA CPD Diary or equivalent for accurate record-keeping

LearnFormula is not formally affiliated with CPA Australia. Members are responsible for determining the suitability of CPD activities. For more information, visit: https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/career-development/continuing-professional-development


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