IFAC Member Bodies & Affiliates in the UK, Ireland and USA

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The current CPD policy came into force on 1 January 2006. Each year members are asked to follow the following Development Cycle to comply with CIMA’s CPD Policy: Define, Assess, Design, Act, Reflect, Evaluate.
 
CPD requirementsWhilst mandatory there is no minimum requirement for the number of hours to be undertaken.
CPD YearCalendar year
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
The current CPD scheme came into force on 1 January 2005. Each year members are asked to reflect, act, consider and confirm their commitment to CPD
Attendance at Quorum Training events may contribute to meeting your CPD requirements under the terms of ICAEW's CPD policy.

 
CPD requirementsWhilst mandatory there is no minimum requirement except for audit/insolvency members.
CPD YearCalendar year
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
At the AGM in 2003 members voted to introduce a mandatory CPD scheme from 1 January 2005.
 
CPD requirementsA minimum of 120 hours over a three year period with a minimum of 20 hours verifiable activities in any one year.
CPD YearCalendar year unless otherwise agreed.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
From the 1 January 2005 the association implemented a mandatory CPD policy for all its members. Phased over the following three years all members will be required to participate.
Quorum Training is an ACCA Registered CPD Provider ACCA members wishing to be credited with attendance should notify us on the day

 
CPD requirementsA minimum of 40 units of development activity per year of which 21 must be verifiable.
1 unit = 1 hour
CPD YearCalendar year
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
From the 1 January 2006 the institute implemented a mandatory CPD policy for all its members.
 
CPD requirements Whilst there is no minimum requirement for CPD the emphasis for each member is on what is reasonable for his/her particular role and career stage
CPD YearCalendar year
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPAI)
In 1991 Continuing Professional Education became mandatory for all members. Revised in the light of the IFAC Standard the new requirements are below.
 
CPD requirements A minimum of 120 hours over a three year period of which 75 hours are to be structured CPE.
CPD YearCalendar year
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI)
Introduced on 1 January 2001, the current policy makes CPD mandatory for all members.
 
CPD requirements A minimum average of 20 hours structured and 20 hours unstructured CPD per year over a three year period
CPD YearCalendar year
CPA AUSTRALIA (CPAA)
CPA Australia has had a mandatory CPD Policy since 1999
 
CPD requirements A minimum of 120 hours over a triennium, with a minimum of 20 hours CPD in any one year
CPD YearCalendar year
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN AUSTRALIA(ICAA)
ICAA operates a mandatory CPD Policy
 
CPD requirements A minimum of 120 hours over a triennium
CPD Year1 July to 30 June
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
AAT’s CPD Policy, whilst mandatory for all members, is based on outcomes and benefits that members derive from doing professional development activities.
 
CPD requirements No minimum requirement
CPD YearCalendar year
The Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CGAP) - USA
The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc has had a mandatory but self-certifying CPE policy for a number of years.
 
CPD requirements CIA members a minimum of 80 hours acceptable CPE every 2 years.CCSA, CFSA, CGAP members a minimum of 40 hours acceptable CPE every 2 years.
CPD YearCalendar year