As you know, as an Alberta CPA you are required to adhere the Rules of Professional Conduct with Guidance. On top of this, you must meet a number of deadlines and pay the associated fees to ensure you remain a member in good standing. Failure to meet these requirements can result in fines or other forms of discipline from CPA Alberta’s Regulatory department.
To ensure you meet all your deadlines for the 2022-2023 cycle, download a calendar reminder!
Membership Fees
Every year, Alberta CPAs (with certain exceptions) are required to pay membership fees to retain their designation. The fees help support the operations of CPA Alberta, and other CPA-related organizations, including CPA Canada, CPA Assist, and the CPA Education Foundation.
Each year’s renewal fee covers your registration between April 1 and March 31. The fee is due by May 31 each year. The 2022/2023 renewal deadline is May 31, 2022.
Professional Corporation Renewal
All Professional Corporations must renew their registration with CPA Alberta. The registration renewal covers April 1 through March 31. Fees are due by May 31 each year. The 2022/2023 renewal deadline is May 31, 2022.
Firm Renewal
If you operate a Professional Accounting Firm or are a Professional Service Provider, you must renew your registration with CPA Alberta each year.
The renewal covers the registration period between October 1 through September 30. Fees are due by November 30 each year. The 2022/2023 renewal deadline is November 30, 2022.
2022 CPD Annual Declaration
Your CPD Declaration is part of your annual renewal process to continue your membership with CPA Alberta. It is a requirement regardless of your status as a full or affiliate member, or a new or retired member. CPD reporting for the 2022 calendar year opens in mid-November and the deadline to make your declaration is March 1, 2023.
Trust Fund Reporting
Any Alberta CPA or professional accounting firm that holds trust funds or other trust properties must file a report with CPA Alberta, as required by Rule 612.14 of the CPA Alberta Rules of Professional Conduct with Guidance. Please see Rule 600 for more information about what constitutes trust funds.
This report is due within 90 days of the firm’s year end, or by March 31 for individual CPAs. For more information, please visit our website here.
