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Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an integral part of being a successful ICAEW Chartered Accountant. Find out about your annual CPD requirements and find CPD resources.
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What is CPD and why is it important?

Much of what you do every day will be CPD. It's not just about attending courses or watching webinars, but can include a wide range of activities, such as listening to podcasts, coaching, problem solving, reading articles and learning from your colleagues. Maintaining your CPD strengthens your professional credibility. It provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to do your role more effectively and prepares you for the challenges ahead.

As an ICAEW member you are required to undertake a minimum number of CPD hours each year and record its completion. For an activity to count towards CPD requirements, you will need to show how it is relevant to your role and has helped you to meet your learning needs.

CPD resources

ICAEW provides a wealth of resources, content, training and events that could contribute to your professional development. Here we link to areas where you might find content for your CPD.

ICAEW's Ethics CPD course is designed to help you apply the Code of Ethics to everyday situations and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.
Online training

Ethics CPD course

  • eLearning module
  • 15 May 2023
ICAEW has created a free online ethics course to support members in meeting their changing continuing professional development (CPD) requirements
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