The AAT’s CPD policy

The AAT has recently introduced a revised CPD policy. Its new approach is output-based, and puts you in control of your own professional development.

If you are an AAT full or fellow member, you must undertake the CPD you need to remain competent for your current role. It is up to you to decide what you need to learn, and how to go about learning it.

The AAT’s policy is based on a four-stage CPD cycle, in which you:

• assess your learning needs
• plan learning activities to meet any needs you identify
• put your plans into action
• evaluate whether your activities successfully met your learning needs.

You should complete the CPD cycle at least once a year, keeping a record of your activities and decisions at each stage.

Fellow members elected since 1 January 1998 should have been following the AAT’s revised CPD policy since the start of 2007. Other full and fellow members must use the new approach from 2008.

Alternative routes to compliance are available if you work for an accredited CPD employer or hold membership of an IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) full member body. There are additional requirements for AAT members in practice.

Please click on: CPD Plan/Record Sheet to access/download forms.

Visit http://www.aat.org.uk/cpd for more information on the AAT’s CPD policy and services.