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I'm a newly qualified member, do I need to complete CPD or submit an Annual Return?

Answer

As a newly qualified member, your CPD requirements depend on when you obtained your qualification during the year. However, all newly qualified members must submit an Annual CPD Return for their first year, regardless of the number of CPD hours required.

If you qualified between January and July

  • You are required to complete 4 CPD hours by 31 December of the year you qualified.

  • There is no requirement to complete Ethics CPD or category-specific CPD during this initial period.

  • You must submit an Annual CPD Return by 31 January of the following year.

If you qualified between August and December

  • No CPD hours are required for the year in which you qualified.

  • You must still submit an Annual CPD Return by 31 January of the following year.

  • Your full CPD requirements (including Ethics and category-specific CPD where applicable) begin in the following CPD year.

From the following CPD year onwards

From the year after you first qualify, you must:

  • Complete the full annual CPD requirement applicable to your designation

  • Submit your Annual CPD Return by 31 January each year

Confirming your CPD requirements

CPD requirements can vary depending on your individual circumstances and any additional designations you may hold. To confirm your exact CPD requirements, you should log in to your LIA member account and review your CPD log, which reflects your personal CPD obligations.