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Continuing Professional Development

What is continuing professional development (CPD)? All FPA members have an obligation to keep abreast of current regulatory and legislative changes that are occurring within the financial planning sector. The major purpose of participating in continuing professional development is to develop a financial planner’s knowledge and skills so that they are able to: Offer clients up-to-date and effective advice Run efficient and profitable businesses Meet all regulatory requirements and standards Adviser Education Assessment Service for Licensees CPD events and activities A listing of events including workshops and presentations that provide CPD point accreditation, including: CPD Quarterly self-assessments Educational DVDs Training programs and seminars CPD programs Includes online learning that provide CPD point accreditation such as CPD Quarterly self-assessments, CPD PAL and other training programs for continuing professional development.  CPD requirements Outlines what the FPA CPD requirements are and other frequently asked questions CPD accreditation FPA guidelines for external providers of training courses wishing to have their course(s) accredited. Accredited CPD Register Listing of CPD events that have been formally accredited by the FPA. CPD policy, forms and templates Listing of policies, forms and templates relating to CPD.

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