Who can apply for a waiver?

You should only apply for a waiver if you’re following our full unit route. 

If you’re following our part-time or semi-retired route, you set your own CPD targets so there shouldn’t be any need for a waiver. Please do keep a record of any exceptional circumstances that prevent you from completing your verifiable CPD though.

  • Working for an ACCA approved employer

    There shouldn’t be any need for you to apply for a waiver if you work for an ACCA Approved Employer - professional development. If you are on maternity leave, for example, we’d expect your employer to re-assess your development needs on returning to work.

  • IFAC body route

    If you’re following the IFAC body route, please apply to the other IFAC body for a waiver if you need one.

  • Practising certificate/insolvency licence holders

    If you hold a current practising certificate, insolvency licence or are on the ACCA register of practitioners, you can apply for a waiver, giving your reasons why.

    Please note that if you are an Irish statutory auditor, you are unable to apply for a waiver. You must make good any shortfall you have within a reasonable time period.

    For any questions regarding this, please contact Professional Development at cpdsupport@accaglobal.com

  • Members not involved in public practice

    If you’re not a practising member, you don’t need to provide your supporting documentation when applying for a waiver for the current year, but please hold onto it for three years just in case it’s needed.

    If you’re applying for a waiver for a previous CPD year, we’ll ask you for supporting documentation when you apply.

    You can apply for a CPD waiver from the Professional Development area of your myACCA account.