Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Requirements

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[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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