Most accounting professionals globally require verifiable CPD Hours to maintain their license. 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.
CPD Hours
20-40/year, depending on the category
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Available in these regions:
All ICAEW members must complete 40 hours of CPD annually, with at least 30 hours verifiable.
1 November to 31 October
ICAEW provides a digital CPD record, but members may record their CPD in any format.
LearnFormula is not affiliated with ICAEW. Final acceptance of CPD hours is entirely at the discretion of ICAEW. Members are responsible for ensuring their CPD activities meet ICAEW’s requirements and are properly documented.
CPD Hours
40/ year
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Available in these regions:
Members of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) must complete 40 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) annually, of which 20 hours must be verifiable. The CPD year runs from January 1 to December 31.
Planning CPD:
Members are expected to review their personal, professional, and business development needs each year, identify knowledge gaps, and select CPD activities that support their ongoing competence and career aspirations. CPD may be undertaken from any valid provider—it does not need to be obtained directly from the IFA.
Acceptable CPD Activities:
Verifiable CPD:
At least 20 hours per year must be verifiable. Verifiable CPD must:
Recordkeeping and Monitoring:
Exemptions and Reductions:
Members may be exempt if they provide no accountancy services, hold no fiduciary roles (e.g., trustee, director), and do not intend to resume such services. Retired members meeting these criteria are exempt unless undertaking voluntary roles relying on their expertise, in which case pro-rata CPD applies.
Members may request a reduction if on a career break or if newly joined within the past 12 months.
LearnFormula is not affiliated with the Institute of Financial Accountants. For full information, please visit: https://www.ifa.org.uk/members/cpd-requirements
CPD Hours
40 CPD Units (21 Verifiable CPD Units) / 1 year
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Available in these regions:
Members must complete 40 CPD units annually, consisting of:
1 CPD unit = 1 hour of learning or development.
Includes general reading, podcasts, or informal learning activities. No documentation is required.
LearnFormula is in no way formally affiliated with the body governing Certified Chartered Accountants. Members are responsible for selecting appropriate CPD activities and maintaining their records.