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Practicing chartered accountants must complete a minimum of 20 structured CPE hours before the calendar year ends to meet ICAI requirements.
CPE Requirements: ICAI mandates these hours for members holding a Certificate of Practice (COP), typically as part of the annual total (e.g., 40 hours for those under 60, split between structured and unstructured).
CA members must ensure your profile is updated with accurate details for tracking. Hours from ICAI-approved programs auto-reflect; self-declare unstructured hours via the portal. & For issues, refer to CPE FAQs or contact CPE support through the portal.
Failure to comply results in "Non-Compliant Category" status on ICAI records. Following are Consequences of Non-Compliance
- Restricts eligibility for peer review assignments.
- Adversely affects regulatory or ICAI verifications.
- May trigger progressive penalties under CPE Statement, 2023, including mandatory disclosures or disciplinary action.
Action Steps for CPE Requirements
- Check status on www.cpeicai.org.
- Complete via ICAI-approved structured programs before December 31.
- Note recent extensions for prior years (e.g., 2024 deadline to February 2025), but plan for 2025 compliance now. This process confirms compliance before year-end deadlines.
To check your CPE hours status on the ICAI portal, visit the official CPE portal at www.cpeicai.org and log in using your ICAI membership credentials. Step-by-Step Process for CPE hours Completion process
- Go to cpeicai.org/member/login.​
- Enter your ICAI Membership Number and password (or reset if needed).
- Once logged in, navigate to the "Dashboard" or "My CPE Hours" section to view your accumulated structured/unstructured hours, compliance status for the current year, and any deficits.
