Common questions about Tax CPD.
Try LumiQ for freeTax CPD helps Canadian CPAs maintain professional competence as federal and provincial tax legislation, CRA guidance, and professional standards continue to evolve. Ongoing learning supports informed judgment in areas such as tax compliance, tax return preparation, and tax planning.Completing relevant Tax CPD helps CPAs meet their continuing professional development obligations, maintain the knowledge expected by regulators, employers, and clients, and uphold professional and ethical standards. In a complex and changing tax environment, CPD supports both public trust and long-term professional development.
Canadian CPAs are generally required to complete a minimum of 20 CPD hours annually (with a portion verifiable) and 120 hours over a rolling three-year period, including required ethics education. CPD activities must be relevant to a member’s professional responsibilities, and members are responsible for determining applicability under their provincial body’s rules.
During tax season, Tax CPD helps professionals reinforce knowledge related to tax return preparation, tax compliance processes, and practical tax planning considerations. Courses often address legislative updates, changes to CRA guidance, and areas of complexity that arise when preparing returns under time constraints.Ongoing learning supports preparedness and confidence when navigating busy filing periods.
Tax CPD courses commonly cover topics such as:
• Individual and business tax return preparation
• Federal and provincial tax compliance
• Tax planning strategies and considerations
• Interpretation of CRA guidance and legislative updates
• Treatment of complex or unusual transactions
Course content is typically designed to support professional competence in Canadian tax practice.
Yes. Tax CPD is relevant year-round. Ongoing education supports proactive tax planning, preparation for future filing periods, and staying current with legislative and regulatory changes that may take effect outside the traditional tax season.
Many professionals complete CPD throughout the year to spread requirements evenly and reduce pressure during peak filing periods.
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 tax 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 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 quizzes.
LumiQ courses meet verifiable CPD requirements for accounting professionals worldwide, including Canada, UK, Australia and more. Your certificate of completion documents the professional development hours earned and is recognized by regulatory bodies in your jurisdiction. Specific approvals vary by region, check your local accounting board requirements for details on credit recognition.
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.
















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