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PD Exemption Policy
Under certain conditions members can request an exemption to the CPLD requirement for a period of one year. The request must be made in writing to CMA Canada – British Columbia. If the exemption is granted, the member is still required to undertake CPLD activities for the remaining two years of the three-year period on a prorated basis.
1. Retired Status Exemption:
Members 60 years of age and over or who have received “retired” member status with the Society are exempt from mandatory CPLD (the exception being those still involved in public accounting).
2. Medical Exemption:
Members who are unable to work due to illness or disability (includes maternity leave and medical disability) are exempt. A medical certificate is required. This exemption is only granted for a one-year period, and must be renewed annually (medical only), if required.
3. New CMA / Education Exemption:
CMA graduates and individuals who have completed a degree or an additional professional designation are exempt from CPLD activities until July 1st in the year following the date of graduation.
4. Unemployment:
There will not be an exemption or reduction to the CPLD requirement in the case of unemployment. Should a member find themselves in a period of unemployment, the member is encouraged to make use of lower cost options to fulfill the CPLD requirement (such as reading, research, volunteering and the (no charge) online courses offered through the CMA Canada National Professional Development Online Learning Centre found at http://www.cma-canada.org.
5. Other Exemptions as agreed upon between the Certified Member and CMA Canada – British Columbia.