Keeping accurate records of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential for maintaining your ACCA membership. Whether you’re following the unit route, working with an Approved Employer, or using another recognised route, understanding how to record and retain your CPD evidence will help you stay compliant and confident.
Where to record your CPD activities
ACCA provides a CPD recording tool in the Professional Development section of your MyACCA account. This tool helps you track your progress and store evidence of your CPD activities. You can:
Add a new record for each activity or event.
Combine all non-verifiable activities into one record if preferred.
Use your own format or your employer’s format, if it includes:
Why you chose the activity
What you learned
How you applied or plan to apply the learning
Important: The CPD recording tool is separate from your annual CPD declaration. Recording your activities does not replace the need to submit your declaration.
How long to keep your CPD records
Retention periods vary depending on your role and location:
ACCA members: Keep records for 3 years
Members who are Responsible Individuals (Statutory Auditors) or sustainability assurance service providers in Ireland and individuals who are partners or directors or agents of a firm holding an ACCA Irish auditing certificate: Keep records for 6 years
Registered tax practitioners in South Africa: Keep records for 5 years
If you were granted a waiver, please retain the supporting evidence.
Approved Employer route
If you follow the Approved Employer route, you don’t need to keep detailed records of your CPD activities. However, you must retain proof of employment with an ACCA Approved Employer for 3 years, in case you’re selected for a CPD review.
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