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CPD Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.
The CPD year is 1 July to 30 June. What about if you became accredited in say January – is CPD calculated on a pro rata basis in this case?

Q2.
Apart from a written test or a formal Q and A, how else may a 1 hour internal employer IT workshop be structured?

Q3.
Why should I keep the records at all? Surely it is easier to leave that responsibility with my employer.

Q4.
We have been approached by a bank who provides a margin lending product. They want to present to our staff. Will this produce CPD hours?

Q5.
I understand there are commercially available online CPD training programs available. Will these count towards CPD?

Q6.
Our firm produces a number of technical market commentaries. Will reading these be counted as CPD?

Q7.
Some of my staff are planning to undertake the FPA's CFP or CFA Program. Will these qualify as CPD?

Q8.
We attend presentations from companies such as pre-float presentations. Will these count for CPD?

Q9.
I plan to run a number of investment workshops for my clients - can I claim CPD hours?

Q10.
How many hours (approximately) will I need to complete my Margin Lending Accreditation? Willl I get CPD points for successfully completing it?

Q11.
I work part time and have only a small number of retail clients. Do I still have to complete the 20-hours?

Q12.
When does the CPD year start and finish?

I attend a number of conferences, conventions, congresses, forums, seminars, lectures, workshops etc. My life is very busy and I am sure by the end of the year I will have spent more tha

Q14.
My employer runs regular training programs on our internal IT systems, research, back office IT etc. Will these produce CPD hours?

Q15.
I go to the morning meeting each day, do I receive CPD hours?

Q16.
I believe that 8-hours of the 20-hours CPD must be compliance - is this correct?

Q17.
I spend hours each day reading newspapers, journals, research papers etc. What CPD hours do I get?

Q18.
I've heard the term 'structured' and 'unstructured'. Can you please explain structured versus unstructured CPD hours?

Q19.
How do I keep track of my CPD hours?

Q20.
I understand I need to do 20-hours of CPD per year. How does this compare with other bodies like the FPA, Chartered Accountants etc?

I am a member of FPA, CPA and Stockbrokers Association of Australia. I need to do roughly 30 hours of CPD a year for each organisation. Am I expected to complete 90-hours of CPD per year?&l

Q22.
If I attend the Annual Stockbrokers Conference will I receive CPD points?

Q23.
I regularly give presentations to Stockbrokers Association students. They will receive CPD on passing their course, what do I get?

I am already RG 146 compliant in Securities & Managed Investments. Can I enrol in the Professional Stockbrokers Program's Core 1 - Securities & Managed Investments

Q25.
I’ve recently undertaken study and exams to become an ASX Cash Market DTR. How many CPD points do I get and if so, how many are compliance CPD?

I am the Compliance Manager at a firm and we have a recently recruited a new staff member who has records to show that she has completed 15 hours of CPD (4 those hours being compliance). My

Q27.
How many hours (if any) do I get for doing the Professional Stockbrokers Program?

Q28. What is iLearning?

Q29. How much does each iLearning course cost?

Q30. Will I receive CPD hours if I do any iLearning courses?

Q31. How long will each iLearning course take me? How long do I have to complete it? And can I start and stop each course as I please?

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