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Quick Guide to Continuing Professional Education (CPE) · corroborate the hours to be claimed such...
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VERIFIABLE LEARNING
Is the activity relevant to your
current or future work?
Are there clear learning objectives when
attending the activity?
Does the activity help in the
development of your professional competency?
Can you provide proof of participation
in the activity?
Verifiable learning refers to activities that can be verified by an objective and competent source. A learning activity can be considered as verifiable if the answer is yes to all the questions below:
For example, CPE hours may be claimed for the time spent on preparing and discussing technical matters atboard meetings or audit committee meetings if it is relevant to the development and maintenance of member’s professional competence.
Non-verifiable learning refers to activities that do not have any assessment component or evidence to corroborate the hours to be claimed such as reading of technical, professional, financial or business literature, self study and research for knowledge purpose.
NON-VERIFIABLE LEARNING
CPE should be relevant to your work and have a clear set of learning objectives which translates to your professional development. You have the flexibility to plan and choose your CPE activities according to your individual needs and circumstances.
WHAT CAN BE CONSIDERED CPE?
ROLLING 3-YEAR PERIOD EACH YEAR
CA (SINGAPORE)
ASSOCIATE
120 CPE Hours
60 CPE Hours
20 verifiable hours, including 2 verifiable hours of ethics
10 verifiable hours,including 2 verifiable hours of ethics
AFFILIATE (ISCA) / AAT (SINGAPORE) 30 CPE Hours
5 verifiable hours,including 2 verifiable hours of ethics
WHAT ARE THE CPE REQUIREMENTS?
HOW DO I START?
Plan and complete CPE activities that are relevant to you
Declare CPE compliance
status during annual membership
renewal exercise
Know your CPE requirements
Maintain your CPE activities records
in CPE Record formSubmit your CPE records with relevant supporting documents
if you are selected for annual review
CPE refers to learning activities that enable you to perform your role as a professional accountant competently. In today’s ever-changing business environment, CPE is key to expanding your skills and adapting to changing circumstances and professional development needs.
WHAT IS CPE?
Quick Guide to Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
For more information on CPE requirements, visit http://isca.org.sg/become-a-member/members-obligations/cpe-compliance/
ISCA RESOURCES
ISCA Breakfast Talk Series
SingaporeAccountancyConvention
Self-study CPE
Technical Seminars and Workshops
Online Knowledge and Resource Centre
E-learning
Class-based Training Programmes
HOW IS CPE COMPLIANCE MONITORED?The annual monitoring process includes reviewing members’ annual declaration on CPE compliance during annual renewal and auditing a sample of members for compliance. This exercise aims to create a greater awareness of the importance of CPE and identify ways to support you in your continuous learning and development.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR CPE WAIVER/EXEMPTION?If you have not been able to fulfill the CPE requirements due to various reasons such as medical conditions, unemployment, sabbaticalleave and retirement, you may seek CPE extension. A waiver may be considered if you have not carried out work of any professional / business nature (whether paid or unpaid) for the full CPE year, upon request. In certain situations, a reduction in CPE hours may be applicable. To enquire about your eligibility for CPE exemption, write to [email protected].
HOW DOES ISCA SUPPORT MY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING NEEDS?ISCA provides a wide range of CPE activities to promote lifelong learning and facilitate members' access to CPE opportunities and resources:
• Trainer / Speaker / Panelist
• Technical Committee
• Writing Research Paper / Article /
Book
SELF DEVELOPMENT
• In-house Training
• Mentoring /
Coaching
ON-THE-JOB
LEARNING
• Courses /Conferences /
Seminars
• Formal Study / Qualification Programmes
EXTERNALLEARNING
ONLINE LEARNING
• Online Courses
• Online Articles with Assessment
• Webinar / Webcast
EXAMPLES OF VERIFIABLE LEARNING: