CPD review process
Content Summary
Why we have a CPD review
CPA Australia members are required to maintain current and accurate records of their CPD activities. To maintain the integrity of the CPA program and its requirements, we conduct an annual review of the records for a selected number of members.
How it works
If you're selected as part of the annual CPD review, you'll be asked to share the records of your professional development activities. This is where it pays to keep your CPD Diary updated each year, as the diary will ensure the most streamlined experience during the review process.
Review stages
- Selection: Members are selected to have their CPD records reviewed.
- Contact: The selected members are asked to provide details (format, date, time expended, topics covered, etc.) of their CPD activities for the triennium period.
- Evidence: If further evidence is requested, the member will need to update their CPD Diary or provide additional records for the activities.
- Review: The submitted records will be assessed against key requirements, including relevance to the member’s career path.
- Outcome: The member is contacted and advised of the outcome.
Review period
Your rolling three-year (triennium) CPD review period relates to when you joined CPA Australia. If you joined before June 30, your three-year period starts 1 January the same year. If you joined after June 30, your three-year period starts 1 January the following year. Your three-year period can be calculated from this date forward. To confirm when your three-year period starts, visit your CPD Diary.
Exemptions
If you’re selected for a review, but you're not working at that time (or working reduced hours for an extended time), you might be eligible to apply for a reduction of required CPD hours.
CPD compliance
If you don’t provide adequate records of CPD undertaken, you may be referred to Professional Conduct.
Need to learn more about the review process?
If you have more questions about the CPD review process, or you need additional support, please contact us.
