40 Hour CPE Mandate for CAs Filing Due in 3 Days! Here’s All You Need to Know
If you’re a practicing Chartered Accountant, the 40 hour CPE mandate for CAs is not optional. With the deadline of 30th June 2025 fast approaching, it’s crucial to ensure compliance and avoid default tags on the ICAI portal.
Here’s a simplified guide to help you complete the requirement without last-minute stress.
What is the 40 Hour CPE Mandate?
Key Requirements:
| Category of CA | Minimum CPE Hours (2024-25) | Structured Hours | Unstructured Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members in practice > 3 yrs | 40 hours | 20 hours | 20 hours |
| Members in industry > 3 yrs | 20 hours | No minimum | 20 hours |
| CAs above 60 years (non-COP) | Exempt | — | — |
✅ Structured CPE includes webinars, seminars, conferences approved by ICAI.
✅ Unstructured CPE includes reading ICAI journals, self-learning modules, and more.
Due Date for CPE Compliance
- Deadline: 30th June 2025 (for FY 2024–25)
- Portal: https://www.cpeicai.org
- Who Must File? All ICAI members holding COP for more than 3 years.
🔔 Failure to comply may lead to a “non-compliant” status on ICAI records — impacting firm empanelments and peer reviews.
How to Check and File CPE Hours?
Here’s a quick step-by-step guide:
- Visit the CPE Portal
- Login with your ICAI Member ID and password
- Go to “Submit CPE Hours” section
- Enter details for:
- Structured Programs (ICAI webinars auto-uploaded)
- Unstructured Hours (manual entry required)
- Submit and keep a copy of the confirmation
🧾 Tip: Always retain PDFs/screenshots of your webinar attendance or self-study activities as proof.
Expert Insight: Avoid the Common Mistake
“Many CAs forget to upload their unstructured learning hours. Even reading ICAI’s Journal or watching an educational YouTube video from an ICAI-recognized channel counts — but it won’t reflect unless you file it.”
– V. Srinivas, FCA
Legal & Regulatory Backing
- Mandated under ICAI’s CPE Guidelines (effective from Jan 2020)
- Backed by ICAI Council decisions
- Non-compliance may be flagged in peer reviews or regulatory inspections (eg. RBI or NFRA audits)
Quick Summary (Google Snippet Optimized)
CAs holding COP must complete 40-hour CPE by June 30, 2025. File hours via cpeicai.org to avoid non-compliance tag on ICAI records.
FAQs: 40 Hour CPE Mandate for CAs
Q1. Is the CPE requirement applicable to CAs above 60 years?
A: Only if they hold a COP. Otherwise, they are exempt.
Q2. What happens if I miss the deadline?
A: Your ICAI profile will be marked as “Non-Compliant”, which can affect empanelments.
Q3. Can unstructured hours be carried forward?
A: No, hours are counted annually from 1st July to 30th June.
Q4. Are ICAI YouTube videos eligible for CPE credit?
A: Yes, if they are categorized under “Unstructured Learning”.
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