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
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada	CPA Canada www.cpacanada.ca Conferences www.cpacanada.ca/conferences In-Person Courses www.cpacanada.ca/courses Web-Based Learning www.cpacanada.ca/online Web-Based Learning for Professional Ethics Requirement Anti-Money Laundering and Ethics: A Canadian and Global Perspective (2 hours) Applied Ethics in a Professional Setting (4 hours) Ethics in the Public Sector (4 hours) Ethics for the Tax Practitioner (2 hours)	x	x	x
Chartered Professional Accountants of BC (CPABC)	CPABC PD offers over 500 seminar titles for you to choose from, including in-house presentations, PD on Audio. pd.bccpa.ca/pd-search Web-Based Learning pd.bccpa.ca/online Free Web-Based Learning pd.bccpa.ca/free Web-Based Learning for Professional Ethics Requirement Various titles of live webinars Various titles of online on-demand 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
Independent Accounting Standard-Setting Boards	Keep abreast of the upcoming changes to the profession through the standards setting boards.	x		x
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
Other Professional Organizations	Courses relevant to your professional role through another professional organization may also qualify for 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
Professional Firms	Many accounting and law firms host free seminars, offer webinars and post publications on their websites.	x	x	x
Universities and Colleges	Check universities or colleges for continuing education or executive programs. Some offer distance-learning programs.	x	x	x
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	Low Cost Options
Ministry of Finance – BC	www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/TaxProfessionals	x	x
Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner	www.oipc.bc.ca/privacyright PrivacyRight helps small businesses and organizations in BC understand their obligations under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).	x	x
Other BC Ministries	www.gov.bc.ca/ministries	x	x
British Columbia Securities Commission	www.bcsc.bc.ca	x	x
Small Business BC	www.smallbusinessbc.ca	x	x

Develop Your Own Learning Program

Provider¹	Comments/Website	Options Outside Vancouver Area	Low Cost Options
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
Your Workplace	Gather colleagues within your organization. Take turns presenting on topics relevant to your industry or your department.	x	x
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
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

_{¹This 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.}

_{²CPD can be verifiable or unverifiable. On-line CPD is verifiable only if it involves the successful completion of an examination or certification.}