[Verse 1] Sarah earned her designation, signed the ethics code Twenty hours annually, that's the learning load Planning education pathways, tracking every course Professional competence demands this constant source Document each seminar, workshop, conference call CPD portfolio shows you've learned it all [Chorus] Plan, Track, Learn, Report - that's the CPD way Twenty hours minimum keeps your license in play Verifiable activities, structured learning too Self-directed study rounds out what you pursue Plan, Track, Learn, Report - memorize this chain Professional development keeps your CPA name [Verse 2] Verifiable learning earns you structured credits Conferences and courses get the points you're needing Self-directed reading, journals, podcasts count But documentation proves the knowledge amount Three-year rolling cycle, maintain your scorecard Random audits happen, preparation's not hard [Chorus] Plan, Track, Learn, Report - that's the CPD way Twenty hours minimum keeps your license in play Verifiable activities, structured learning too Self-directed study rounds out what you pursue Plan, Track, Learn, Report - memorize this chain Professional development keeps your CPA name [Bridge] Ethics seminars required, technical skills enhanced Industry specialization, career advancement Webinars and workshops, university classes Reading publications, knowledge basis expands Quality over quantity, relevance matters most Learning objectives guide what you can boast [Verse 3] April deadline looming, submit your annual form Previous year's activities, keep records in good form Late submissions penalized, compliance is key Provincial bodies monitor your CPD spree Maintain your competence, serve the public trust Lifelong learning habits separate wheat from dust [Chorus] Plan, Track, Learn, Report - that's the CPD way Twenty hours minimum keeps your license in play Verifiable activities, structured learning too Self-directed study rounds out what you pursue Plan, Track, Learn, Report - memorize this chain Professional development keeps your CPA name [Outro] Twenty hours annually, that's your commitment made Professional excellence through the learning trade
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