Input-based Approach
33. Member bodies operating an input-based approach should require the
professional accountant to:
(a) Complete at least 120 hours or equivalent learning units of relevant
professional development activity in each rolling three-year period,
of which 60 hours or equivalent learning units should be verifiable
(b) Complete at least 20 hours or equivalent learning units in each year
(c) Track and measure learning activities to meet the above requirements
34. This IES measures CPD activity in hours or equivalent learning units. Member
bodies may choose to use another term for the unit of measurement that will be
understood by professional accountants (such as credit points or learning units).
This other unit of measurement is to represent one hour of classroom time or its
substantial equivalent.
35. Some learning activities may be measurable, but not able to be verified. These
activities also contribute to development and maintenance of competence but
would not be considered to form part of the 60 hours of verifiable CPD in the
three-year rolling period.