Common questions about Ethics CPD.
Try LumiQ for freeCanadian CPAs are required to complete ethics-focused continuing professional development (CPD) as part of their overall CPD obligations. Under CPA Canada’s harmonized CPD framework, members must complete a minimum of four hours of ethics education within each rolling three-year CPD period.
Ethics CPD must be relevant to a member’s professional responsibilities and supports the maintenance of professional judgment, integrity, and public trust. Members are responsible for ensuring that completed ethics learning activities meet the expectations set by their provincial CPA body.
Ethics CPD generally includes learning activities that focus on:
Ethical decision-making and professional judgment
Integrity, objectivity, and professional conduct
Independence and conflicts of interest
Application of ethical principles in professional practice
Upholding public trust and professional standards
Ethics education may be delivered through a variety of formats, provided the activity meets CPD requirements and is relevant to the member’s role.
No. Ethics CPD requirements for Canadian CPAs are harmonized nationally through CPA Canada. While CPD reporting and oversight are administered by provincial CPA bodies, the ethics CPD requirement itself is not province-specific.
Members should still confirm reporting expectations and documentation requirements with their provincial CPA body.
LumiQ provides structured professional learning activities designed to support CPD requirements for accounting and finance professionals. Upon completion of an ethics-focused course, LumiQ provides a certificate of completion documenting the learning activity and CPD hours earned.
Eligibility and classification of CPD activities are determined by the member and their provincial CPA body. Members are responsible for confirming that a specific course qualifies as ethics CPD under their CPD requirements.
Ethics CPD courses may vary in approach and content. Common topics include:
Ethical challenges in professional practice
Professional judgment and decision-making frameworks
Independence and objectivity considerations
Managing ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest
Professional accountability and public interest responsibilities
Course content is intended to support ethical competence across a range of professional roles.
Podcasts can deliver superior learning outcomes compared to live webinars and recorded webcasts. Audio-only formats reduce cognitive overload and "Zoom fatigue," allowing your brain to retain information better. Additionally, unlike live or in-person options, you can pause and replay complex ethics concepts as needed for comprehension.
Podcasts also fit your schedule and your life better. Unlike live webinars with fixed start times, podcasts let you earn CPD during your commute, between clients, or whenever works best.
In short, you get the same credit hours with better retention and zero scheduling conflicts.
CPD credits vary by course. Typically they range from 1 to 2 hours per podcast and 3 to 9 hours for our in-depth, multi-episode learning paths. Each course listing clearly displays the credits you'll earn upon completion. All credits are earned once you complete the podcast episode in full and pass the final assessment.
Yes. With a LumiQ account you have access to the Tracker. LumiQ Tracker automatically organizes the CPD you earn with LumiQ and allows you to upload CPD from other sources. Certificates of completion can be downloaded at any time.
Yes, we’ve got an app for both Apple and Android devices. Click here to go to the Google Play Store and click here to go to the Apple App Store.
Yes! Sign up for a free trial today and get 3 verifiable CPD hours, no credit card required. To purchase a full subscription, visit our pricing page. If you work for a company with a team of CPAs, or others who may be interested, contact us for team pricing options.





















