Relevance
21. CPD contributes to the competence of professional accountants and therefore
acceptable CPD activities are expected to develop the professional knowledge,
professional skills and professional values, ethics and attitudes of the
professional accountant, relevant to their current and future work and
professional responsibilities.
22. Some member bodies may choose to develop requirements or other guidance
regarding which types of CPD activities are considered professionally relevant.
Other member bodies may choose to rely on the professional judgment of
individual members to make decisions on the relevance of CPD activities.
Others may choose to set requirements in certain areas, and allow members the
flexibility to choose relevant learning activities in other areas.
23. Member bodies may prescribe specific or additional CPD for members working
in specialist areas or areas of high risk to the public.
24. Professional accountants are encouraged to consult with employers, colleagues,
member bodies and others to help them identify competency or learning gaps
and then specify learning opportunities to meet these needs.