FCCA Continuing Professional Development Flashcards

Which ACCA resource provides structured CPD courses specifically designed for members' professional development?

Answer: ACCA Learning portal (myACCA)

ACCA's myACCA Learning portal offers a wide range of CPD courses, webinars, and resources tailored to members' professional development needs.

Ethics-related learning falls under which category of ACCA's CPD framework?

Answer: Professional and ethical competence

ACCA's CPD framework includes professional and ethical competence as a key domain, recognizing ethics as integral to ongoing professional development.

If an FCCA member takes an extended career break, which ACCA option allows them to retain membership with reduced CPD obligations?

Answer: Applying for non-practising status or exempt status where applicable

ACCA provides options such as non-practising member status for those on career breaks, with adjusted CPD obligations reflecting reduced professional activity.

Which of the following statements about CPD planning for FCCA members is CORRECT?

Answer: CPD should be reflective and responsive to changing professional needs

Effective CPD is an ongoing, reflective process that adapts to evolving professional roles, regulatory changes, and personal development goals.

Mentoring a junior ACCA student — does this activity count toward an FCCA member's CPD?

Answer: Yes, as verifiable CPD if documented through a mentoring program

Structured mentoring through a formal program with records can qualify as verifiable CPD, supporting both technical and professional skill development.

An FCCA member completes 35 CPD units in a year but only 15 are verifiable. Are they compliant?

Answer: No, because they need at least 40 total units and 21 verifiable units

The member is non-compliant on both counts — they need 40 total units (not 35) and at least 21 verifiable units (not just 15).