We recognise that members might not always be able to fulfil their CPD requirements. For example, you may be unemployed, on maternity, paternity or adoption leave, have onerous caring duties* or taking a career break. If so, you may be eligible for a CPD waiver.
You can apply for a waiver for the period when you’re not active in the workplace. A minimum of one month's absence from work is required in order to be eligible*. Waivers will be granted pro-rata to the period of absence from work and will reduce the number of verifiable units that you must complete. The non-verifiable requirement of 19 units can't be reduced or waived.
You can apply for a waiver via the Professional Development area of your myACCA account. You will need to tell us why you're applying for a waiver and confirm the dates you were absent from work. You may need to upload evidence to support your waiver application when you apply however in all cases, you should retain documentary evidence related to the waiver application for a period of three years.
If you're granted a CPD waiver, you must still complete your annual CPD declaration confirming that you have met your amended requirement.
*If you have onerous caring duties, we may grant a waiver of seven verifiable units regardless of whether or not you've had an extended absence from work. To request this, you must contact us by raising a support case below and detailing your personal circumstances.