Common CPD Questions
What is CPD?
CPD is ongoing learning required to maintain professional competence.
What qualifies as CPD?
Relevant, structured learning tied to professional responsibilities.
What is verified CPD?
Learning supported by documentation such as certificates.
Does LumiQ qualify as verified CPD?
Yes. LumiQ provides structured, measurable, and documented learning activities.
Does LumiQ count for CPD in Canada?
Yes. LumiQ provides verifiable CPD across all provinces and territories.
What are my CPD requirements as a Canadian CPA?
Most provinces require 120 hours over a 3-year rolling period, with minimum annual and verifiable requirements. See the chart below for Provence-specific links.
Period | Total Hours | Verifiable Hours |
3-Year Rolling | 120 hours | At least 60 hours At least 4 hours professional ethics |
Annual Minimum | 20 hours | At least 10 hours |
Can I use LumiQ for ethics requirements?
Yes. LumiQ offers ethics episodes that can count toward CPD requirements.
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Do other accounting and finance designations accept LumiQ?
Many accounting and finance designations in Canada accept verifiable CPD as long as the learning is relevant, structured, and documented.
Because LumiQ provides verifiable CPD with learning objectives, measurable duration, and certificates of completion, it aligns with the criteria used by many professional bodies.
This may include professionals in roles such as internal audit, finance, and risk.
Final acceptance depends on the specific designation, so we recommend confirming with your governing body.
CPD Requirements by Canadian Province