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About CPD

What is CPD?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) encompasses the ongoing education that accountants must undertake to sustain their qualifications throughout their careers. Regardless of the professional body to which you belong, engaging in CPD is mandatory.

CPD ensures accountants stay abreast of industry advancements, enhancing their professional competence. It fosters continuous learning, enabling accountants to adapt to evolving regulations and technologies. Additionally, CPD promotes career growth by expanding skill sets and knowledge, making accountants more versatile and valuable.

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Overview

The Benefits of CPD with Learnsignal

Progress your career with CPD courses and tracks from industry experts by keeping your skills up to date!

Keep your CPD records in one place

Store all your CPD records in one place, for easy submission each year.

Certificate on completion

Get immediate certificate of completion after each course, to verify your CPD units.

New courses added regularly

Keep up to date with new courses and material added to our CPD library on a regular basis.

Institute partners worldwide

Partnerships with ACCA, CPA Canada, CA ANZ and many more worldwide.

Our CPD course highlights:

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Verifiable CPD Units

All courses are verifiable CPD units with any member of the IFAC network.

02

Complete your full year's ACCA CPD requirement

With instant access to 1300+ CPD units, you can complete your full year's ACCA CPD requirements with Learnsignal.

03

Subject Matter Experts

Subject Matter Experts to cover every CPD course in the Learnsignal library.

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Huge range of topics

With topics across multiple areas of tracks and categories, you can choose the skills you most want to gain.

Curriculum

CPD Courses

Boost your skills and career with an in-demand professional qualification. Choose the right course for you to kickstart a path to learning and career success!

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Tracks / Learning Pathways

Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Accountants

21 units
Certificate
Tracks / Learning Pathways

ESG in Accounting and Finance

21 units
Certificate
Tracks / Learning Pathways

Risk: Management Data and Ethics track (18 units)

18 units
Certificate
Tracks / Learning Pathways

Income and Options Valuation

13 units
Certificate
Tracks / Learning Pathways

Risk: Trading Products and Currencies Track (13 units)

13 units
Certificate
Tracks / Learning Pathways

Assessing Auditor Evidence and Controls (12 units)

12 units
Certificate
Tracks / Learning Pathways

Quantitative Analysis, Regression, and Time Series

12 units
Certificate
Tracks / Learning Pathways

Risk Models

12 units
Certificate
Tracks / Learning Pathways

Microsoft Excel: Advanced Training (11 units)

11 units
Certificate
Tracks / Learning Pathways

Risk: Banking and Derivatives (11 Units)

11 units
Certificate
MS Excel

Basic Bookkeeping in MS Excel

10 units
Certificate
MS Excel

Creating a Dashboard in Excel

10 units
Certificate

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Ensuring Team-Wide Compliance
CPD
Industry News & Regulation

Ensuring Team-Wide Compliance

Ensure your practice manager CPD compliance with clear, seamless team-wide tracking and verification.

Philip Meagher
03 Dec 2025
4 min read
Structured vs. Unstructured CPD: A Guide for Busy Accountants
CPD
Accounting & Finance Concepts

Structured vs. Unstructured CPD: A Guide for Busy Accountants

Busy accountants, master structured vs unstructured CPD to streamline your CPD compliance and career growth.

Philip Meagher
03 Dec 2025
5 min read
Building an Internal Training Program
CPD
Career & Professional Development

Building an Internal Training Program

Discover your internal CPD program strategy to streamline CPD compliance, tracking and reporting confidently

Philip Meagher
03 Dec 2025
4 min read
Tracking Non-Verifiable Learning: Making Informal CPD Count
CPD
Accounting & Finance Concepts

Tracking Non-Verifiable Learning: Making Informal CPD Count

Maximise your compliance by tracking informal CPD to validate non-verifiable learning and report results.

Philip Meagher
03 Dec 2025
3 min read
Failing to Meet CPD: The Risk of Non-Compliance
CPD
Industry News & Regulation

Failing to Meet CPD: The Risk of Non-Compliance

Discover cpd non-compliance risk and learn how it could jeopardise your licence, with tips to stay compliant.

Philip Meagher
03 Dec 2025
3 min read
CPD Audit: Preparing Records for Stress-Free Compliance
CPD
Industry News & Regulation

CPD Audit: Preparing Records for Stress-Free Compliance

Boost your CPD audit preparation with proven record management tips to ensure stress-free compliance.

Philip Meagher
03 Dec 2025
4 min read
CPD Training and Staff Retention
CPD
Career & Professional Development

CPD Training and Staff Retention

Boost staff retention with CPD training! Elevate morale and engagement for a stellar finance team!

Philip Meagher
26 Oct 2025
4 min read
Measuring Training ROI Beyond CPD Hours
CPD
Financial Management & Investment

Measuring Training ROI Beyond CPD Hours

Supercharge your team with insights on training ROI measurement beyond CPD hours. Unlock your firm’s potential now!

Philip Meagher
26 Oct 2025
4 min read
Linking CPD to Your Career Growth Plan
CPD
Career & Professional Development

Linking CPD to Your Career Growth Plan

Unlock your career growth potential with strategic CPD alignment. Elevate your professional journey seamlessly.

Philip Meagher
23 Oct 2025
5 min read
CPD Courses for Accountants
CPD
Career & Professional Development

CPD Courses for Accountants

Explore how CPD Courses for Accountants support professional development, boost skills, ensure compliance, and advance your career.

Johnny Meagher
01 May 2025
10 min read
Why CPD is Important to Succeed Within Matrix Management
CPD
Accounting & Finance Concepts

Why CPD is Important to Succeed Within Matrix Management

Discover how CPD enhances skills, fosters adaptability, and drives success in matrix management. Learn how to navigate and excel in dynamic work structures.

Johnny Meagher
28 Jan 2025
6 min read
CPD Explained: Points, Hours, Credits & Tips for Accountants
CPD
Accounting & Finance Concepts

CPD Explained: Points, Hours, Credits & Tips for Accountants

Understand CPD points, hours, and credits for ACCA, CIMA, and AAT. Simplify your CPD with tips, examples, and resources like Learnsignal.

Johnny Meagher
10 Jan 2025
8 min read

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