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Accountants (CPA)

CPD status: Mandatory · Reviewed 2026-08-02

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CPA Ethics: Exploring the CPA Code of Conduct

EthicsTraining.ca · ~2 h

A short verifiable-CPD module that walks Canadian CPAs through the structure and application of the CPA Code of Professional Conduct, including confidentiality, integrity and independence rules. Designed as a 2-hour ethics refresher for provincial continuing-competence reporting.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkPaidEthicsRegulatoryLink checked 2026-08-04

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Ethics Course

MySafetyPrep · ~4 h

A four-hour online ethics training course aimed at Canadian CPAs, addressing professional conduct, independence and ethical decision-making. A certificate of completion is provided for CPD documentation.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkPaidEthicsProfessional practiceLink checked 2026-08-04

Introduction to Accounting

University of British Columbia (via edX)

A UBC-taught introduction to financial accounting concepts, the accounting cycle and the preparation and interpretation of financial statements. Useful as a structured refresher or for CPAs moving into a new reporting role.

🍁 CanadianDirect course linkFree to auditTechnicalLink checked 2026-08-04

Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants

Coursera

Examines the ethical obligations and professional responsibilities that accountants owe to clients, employers and the public, using decision-making frameworks and case scenarios. Useful as self-directed ethics CPD for CPAs in public practice or industry.

Direct course linkFree to auditEthicsProfessional practiceLink checked 2026-08-04

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

West Virginia University (via Coursera)

Covers fraud schemes, red flags, evidence gathering and the role of the accountant in investigating and preventing financial statement and asset misappropriation fraud. Strong fit for CPAs seeking technical CPD on records, documentation and fraud risk.

Direct course linkFree to auditTechnicalProfessional practiceLink checked 2026-08-04

Analyze and Apply IFRS Standards in Financial Reporting

Coursera

Covers the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure requirements of key IFRS standards and how to apply them in preparing financial statements. Directly relevant to Canadian CPAs reporting under IFRS for publicly accountable enterprises.

Direct course linkFree to auditTechnicalRegulatoryLink checked 2026-08-04

ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering

International Compliance Association

An introductory professional-body qualification covering money laundering typologies, customer due diligence, record-keeping obligations and suspicious-transaction reporting. Supports CPAs who are reporting entities under Canada's AML regime and need documented regulatory CPD.

Direct course linkPaidRegulatoryProfessional practiceLink checked 2026-08-04

Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)

Teaches accountants how to frame business questions as data problems and use analytics and visualization tools on accounting data. Free to audit, with a paid option for the certificate.

Direct course linkFree to auditTechnicalManagementLink checked 2026-08-04

Accounting Analytics

University of Pennsylvania (Wharton, via Coursera)

Wharton course showing how accounting data can be combined with statistical analysis to predict outcomes such as credit risk, financial distress and firm performance. Audit access is free; certification is paid.

Direct course linkFree to auditTechnicalManagementLink checked 2026-08-04

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Cycle
Rolling 3-year period with annual minimums; annual declaration to the provincial body
Hours / credits
CPAs must complete 120 CPD hours per rolling three-year period (at least 60 verifiable), with a minimum of 20 hours (10 verifiable) each year.
Ethics & professional responsibility
At least 4 verifiable hours of professional ethics in each rolling three-year period.
Notes
  • Requirements are administered provincially (CPA Ontario, CPA BC, CPA Alberta…), following the national standard.
  • Exemptions exist for retirement and reduced-income situations, varying by province.
Regulators
Provincial CPA bodies under the national CPA Canada framework

Official body

Provincial CPA bodies under the national CPA Canada framework

Summary from the national CPA CPD framework — confirm details with your provincial CPA body.

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