Increase in the no. of Structured CPE hours being granted in online mode from 15 CPE hours to 20 CPE hours and extension of last date for completion of 20 Structured CPE hours through Digital Learning Hub or Virtual CPE Meetings from 31st October, 2020 to 31st December, 2020

This has reference to earlier announcement dated 23.09.2020 available at https://www.icai.org/post.html?post_id=16516 informing that out of 20 Structured CPE hours which is mandatory to be completed by Members below 60 years holding COP, in each calendar year, 15 Structured CPE hours can be granted through online mode (either through Digital Learning Hub or through above Virtual CPE meetings including mandatory CPE hours on “Code of ethics” and “Standard on auditing”) till 31st October, 2020.

However, taking cognizance of the COVID-19 pandemic situation worldwide when public gathering is still restricted/not advisable, it has been decided to allow grant of 20 Structured CPE hours through online mode till 31st December, 2020.

Accordingly, following may be noted for information and compliance by members, CPE POUs and other stakeholders:-

“Requirement of completion of 20 hours Structured CPE hours which is mandatory to be completed by Members below 60 years holding COP, in each calendar year, can now be fulfilled through online mode (either through Digital Learning Hub or through Virtual CPE meetings including mandatory CPE hours on “Code of ethics” and “Standard on auditing”) till 31st December, 2020.” To clarify, if a member has earned more than 20 Structured CPE hours through Digital learning Hub and/or VCMs till 31st December, 2020, for compliance purpose, only 20 Structured CPE hours will be credited.

Regards

Secretary
CPE Directorate
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
‘ICAI BHAWAN',
A-29, Sector 62, NOIDA – 201309
E-mail: cpeadmin@icai.in