Is CAANZ CPD Training My Only Option For Learning?
No, CAANZ CPD training is not your only option for continuing professional development (CPD) as an Australian or New Zealand Chartered Accountant. While CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand) delivers a high standard of first-rate CPD courses specifically for its members, you can also fulfil your CPD obligations with other providers such as CCH Learning, through approved learning activities, if they are pertinent to your professional role.
# 1: CCH Learning makes it easy to stay compliant with CPD requirements.
CCH Learning provides accounting practitioners with a hassle-free answer to CPD compliance with convenient, time-saving learning solutions. With more than 200 hours of live webinars and 400+ hours of on-demand recordings, you can tap into expert-presented sessions across tax, accounting standards, professional skills, and leadership development. Each webinar is supported by downloadable materials and verifiable CPD certificates to make your learning valuable and compliant. Presented by professionals in the field, the wide variety of subjects guarantees that there is something for each phase of your career.
# 2: You can meet your CPD requirements with live or On-Demand webinars.
You are able to fulfill CPD requirements with live or On-Demand webinars, and you are able to learn when it suits your busy schedule. With more than 200 hours of live and 400+ hours of archived content across a wide selection of expert-led topics such as tax, accounting, legal, professional skills, IT and leadership, CCH Learning has you covered. Every session comes with downloadable resources and recording transcripts, along with verifiable CPD certificates—so compliance is simple while you’re acquiring career-boosting, real-world insights.
# 3: All our webinars are verifiable and come with CPD certificates upon completion.
Verifiable CPD activities are those which have a distinct link between learning undertaken and your own professional development, with proof—such as certificates and learning aids. CCH Learning’s presentation-led webinars and on-demand recordings include downloadable documents and transcripts to support your learning objectives. Interactive elements, such as Q&A and online CPD certificate tests give proof of completion These meet your CPD needs whilst you learn at a time convenient to you.
# 4: We cover practical, locally relevant topics delivered by top NZ experts.
Through our webinars presented by leading NZ experts, CCH Learning makes sure the material you study is current and relevant to the New Zealand tax, regulatory, and business environment. This domestic emphasis is vital for professionals who must keep up with local legislation, regulatory compliance, and best practice in their field. By learning from experienced local practitioners, you’re not only getting technically correct information but also lessons learned from real-world experience—enabling you to make better decisions and give better recommendations to your organisation or clients.
# 5: Our cost-effective pricing and group access options make CPD more accessible
CCH Learning provides affordable pricing plans to accounting firms and practitioners of all sizes to enable CPD for everyone. We provide discounts for sole practitioners, considering the particular challenge they have in funding professional development as an individual. For bigger teams, our subscription plans give flexible firm-wide access to a vast library of live and On-Demand webinars—on tax, accounting, leadership, and more. These options allow every professional, from solo operators to full practices, to remain compliant and proficient without breaking the bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours of CPD do you need for CA ANZ?
Members of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) are required to complete 120 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) over a three-year period. At least 90 hours of these must be verifiable CPD, with at least 2 hours specifically in ethics training. Members must complete a minimum of 20 CPD hours per year.
How long do CCH Learning webinars last?
CCH Learning live webinars are generally 60, 75 or 90 minutes long and all include a 15 min Q&A session where attendees can ask the presenter topic specific questions (via chat functionality). The on-demand recordings contain the complete webinar including the recorded Q&A as well as an interactive CPD quiz.
Can I use On-Demand webinars to meet my CA ANZ CPD requirements?
Yes, all CCH Learning On Demand recordings can be used to claim CPD if it is relevant to the learners professional development. Recorded webinars fall under self-directed learning or online courses and these are acceptable forms of CPD. Once a learner views a recording, they can complete a short CPD quiz based on the content of the session, if they pass, they will receive a CPD certificate of completion.
What counts as verifiable CPD for CA ANZ?
Verifiable CPD for CA ANZ includes structured, educational activities that improve professional competence and can be verified through documentation such as attendance records, certificates, or course materials. Acceptable activities include webinars, on-demand recordings, online courses, conferences, technical discussions, and in-house training. Up to 50% of verifiable hours may be counted for by on-the-job training if properly documented. A from 1 July 2024, CA ANZ members must also complete at least 6 hours of verifiable ethics-related CPD per triennium.
Do I need to keep a CPD log, or does CCH Learning track it for me?
CA ANZ members are required to maintain their own CPD log, even if they use platforms which may track course participation and provide certificates. The responsibility for keeping a complete and accurate record – including dates, activity descriptions, hours, and supporting evidence – rests with the individual member. Members can use CA ANZ’s log template, their employer’s system, or third-party tools, as long as the records are accessible for audit purposes. CCH Learning does not currently track an individual’s CPD.
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