CPD Sources
Where Are You Getting Your CPD?
As every CPA’s professional role is unique, so are the CPD needs for each member. While CPABC offers an abundance of PD seminars to help members access the professional knowledge they require, the membership is so diverse such that not every relevant topic can be offered. To assist members identify other potential sources of CPD, we have compiled a sample of the many CPD sources available. The following list is by no means exhaustive. CPABC is not accrediting or endorsing the following providers in any way. It is up to each member to determine what CPD is relevant to their professional role.
| Provider1 | Comments/Website | Options Outside Vancouver Area |
Verifiable On-Line Options2 |
Low Cost Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chartered |
CPABC PD offers over 500 seminar titles for you to choose from, including in-house presentations, PD on Audio. Web-Based Learning Free Web-Based Learning Web-Based Learning for Professional Ethics Requirement Volunteer opportunities with CPABC Instruct CPABC PD Seminars email pdreg@bccpa.ca Check with your Regional CPA Chapter for upcoming events www.bccpa.ca/members/cpabc-chapters |
x | x | x |
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Chartered |
CPA Canada Store |
x | x | x |
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Independent Accounting Standard-Setting Boards |
Keep abreast of the upcoming changes to the profession through the standards setting boards. | x | x | |
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Other Accounting Bodies |
If you are a non-resident of British Columbia, check with your Provincial CPA Body or your local accounting organization. | x | x | x |
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Other Professional Organizations |
CPABC CPD credit. Those learning activities do not necessarily have to include accounting, tax or assurance courses. If you are a member of another professional organization you may claim the same course for CPD credit through CPABC as well. |
x | x | x |
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Professional Firms |
Many accounting and law firms host free seminars, offer webinars and post publications on their websites. |
x | x | x |
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Universities and Colleges |
Check universities or colleges for continuing education or executive programs. Some offer distance-learning programs. |
x | x | x |
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Business Associations and Clubs |
Check with your trade/business association or regulators for events, seminars and presentations relevant to your industry. | x | x |
Public Resources
| Provider1 | Comments/Website | Options Outside Vancouver Area |
Verifiable On-Line Options2 |
Low Cost Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner |
PrivacyRight helps small businesses and organizations in BC understand their obligations under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). |
x | x | |
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Other BC Ministries |
x | x | ||
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British Columbia Securities Commission |
x | x |
Develop Your Own Learning Program
| Provider1 | Comments/Website | Options Outside Vancouver Area |
Verifiable On-Line Options2 |
Low Cost Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Study Groups |
Convene a group of business associates or peers to meet periodically. Come together to share ideas and work through real issues, or take turns presenting topics of interest to all. | x | x | |
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Your Workplace |
Gather colleagues within your organization. Take turns presenting on topics relevant to your industry or your department. |
x | x | |
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Coaching |
Work with a career coach to help you perform at your best. |
x |
Third-Party PD Providers
| Provider1 | Comments/Website | Options Outside Vancouver Area |
Verifiable On-Line Options2 |
Low Cost Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Third-Party PD Providers |
CPABC does not accredit third party PD providers. Members are responsible for ensuring that the PD is relevant to their role. |
x | x | x |
1 This is just a sample of the many CPD sources available. CPABC does not endorse any of these providers--this sample list has been provided as a service to help members identify relevant sources of CPD.
2 CPD can be verifiable or unverifiable. On-line CPD is verifiable only if it involves the successful completion of an examination or certification.