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CPD Courses
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36 + 1.5 FREE CPD: BoA and BIR Accreditation Bundle (SDL)
Bundle36 CPD Unit Hours. Multi-use for BoA and BIR Accreditation. (PHP 5,600)
$98
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18 CPD BIR Tax Practitioner Accreditation Bundle (18 CPD Hours SDL)
Bundle18 CPD Hours Tax Training. Multi-use for BIR Tax Practitioner/BoA Accreditation, and CPA License Renewal. (PHP 2,800)
$49
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15 + 1.5 Free CPD, CPA License Renewal Bundle (16.5 CPD Unit Hours, SDL)
BundleFor CPA License Renewal. (PHP 2,250) PROMO: Get additional 1.5 CPD Unit Hours FREE when you enroll in this 15 CPD Bundle.
$38.80
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Competence Area C: Ethics Bundle (6 CPD Units, SDL)
Bundle6 CPD Units of Ethics topics required for BoA Accredited CPAs. May also be used for CPA License Renewal. (PHP 1,200)
$21
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The Essential Guide to BIR Tax Practitioner Accreditation
Digital downloadThis all-in-one resource simplifies the process of becoming a BIR-accredited tax practitioner. Designed for CPAs/bookkeepers, it provides BIR forms, undertaking templates, clear guidance on requirements, and the latest revenue regulations.
Free
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Accounting Ethics in the Digital Age (COMPLETED)
CourseWEBINAR: Competence Area C - Ethics, January 23, 2025, 6-8 PM (Program Accreditation No. ACC-2024-171-14675, 1.5 CPD Units). PHP 250 for CPAs
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Essential CPD Resources
Downloadable Guides, PRC Forms, and Tools for Your Professional Growth
Confused about the rules and requirements for CPD compliance? Our tools and forms are here to take the guesswork out of professional development.
FAQs
Here are the answers to some of your frequently asked questions.
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Is UpCredential an accredited CPD Provider?
Yes, we are accredited by the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy as a CPD Provider, with Accreditation No. 2024-171.
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What is Self-Directed Learning?
Self-Directed Learning (SDL) pertains to activities that a professional undertakes for his professional development such as non-degree courses, international seminars, or online training. SDL Certificates of Attendance, along with other requirements are submitted by the professional to the PRC for CPD credits. Recent PRC issuances have now made SDL a viable, efficient, and economical CPD option for professionals.
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What are the PRC's requirements for processing SDL CPD credits?
You need to submit the (1) Certificate of Attendance, (2) Program of Activities, and (3) Narrative Report on Learnings. Submit all these, together with the accomplished PRC application form for SDL, by uploading to the PRC's online system (CPDAS). The PRC charges a flat processing fee of P500 per application form. To save on fees, we recommend that you collate all your training certificates, list them down in one application form, and process them one time.
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Will UpCredential provide me with these PRC requirements?
Definitely yes! UpCredential will provide you with the Certificate of Attendance and Program of Activities the same day that you complete the training. For the Narrative Report, it must be unique and personal to you, but you can refer to the Learning Objectives and Outcomes we provide for our courses, for guidance as you prepare it.
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How do I submit PRC requirements for CPD?
All processing of CPD credits by the PRC is now done online. So, you need to submit the PRC's CPD requirements via the PRC's online system - known as the Continuing Professional Development Accreditation System (CPDAS). Feel free to contact us to learn more about how to use the CPDAS.
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How long is the processing of SDL transactions?
After you submit the complete requirements and pay the processing fee, it takes around fifteen (15) days processing time. Under PRC Resolution 2022-1553, "New Prescriptive Periods for CPD Transactions": (1) PRC frontliners will check your submitted applications and forward it to the CPD Council within three (3) working days, and (2) the CPD Council will process the application within ten (10) working days.
More FAQs about CPD requirements:
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How many CPD units do I need to renew my PRC license?
All professionals need 15 CPD units to renew their PRC Professional ID Card. This is provided under PRC Resolution 2019-1146 which provides "Transition Period" rules for the PRC. Although CPAs are required 120 CPD units under the CPD Law, the PRC has exercised "Maximum Flexibility" in the implementation of CPD, requiring only 15 CPD units for CPA Professional ID Card renewal.
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How many CPD units do I need to be accredited by the Board of Accountancy as an Accounting Teacher or a Public Practitioner?
You will still need 120 CPD units to apply for BoA Accreditation as a CPA in Public Practice or in Education.
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How many units of SDL can be used to complete the 120 CPD units required for BOA Accreditation?
For CPAs accumulating 120 CPD Units for BOA Accreditation, you can use up to 36 CPD Units from SDL.
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How many units of SDL can be used to complete the 15 CPD units required for PRC ID Renewal?
For PRC ID renewal, the PRC has been applying "Maximum Flexibility", and some PRC Regional Offices accept all 15 units in SDL. However, we recommend inquiring with the frontliners in your particular PRC Regional Office for this.
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What is the compliance period for CPD?
You need to complete the 15 units for license renewal (or 120 units for CPA practitioner accreditation) every three (3) years.