Mandatory notifications are a series of declarations to help you meet your member obligations. These declarations may include licences, other memberships, and regulatory obligations as applicable to you. They also cover continuing professional development (CPD) hours. 

Mandatory notifications are an integral part of the membership renewal process. They help us continue to protect the profession by ensuring our members comply with the rigour and high ethical standards which underpin the designations. 

I am a provisional member. Do I have to complete mandatory notifications?

Yes. All members, including provisional members, are required to provide information relating to their activities as well as any disclosure events.   

It is important to ensure that you meet your member obligations and that we continue to capture your most up-to-date information so that we can continue to deliver relevant services and support to you. 

I am retired. Do I have to complete mandatory notifications?

Yes. Many retired members are still engaged in a variety of activities, for example, paid and voluntary work and directorships. 

It is important we continue to capture the most up-to-date information to ensure you meet your member obligations and that we can continue to deliver relevant services and support to you.

Are there different questions depending on where I live?

Yes. Some questions are common across all members but there are also resident country-specific questions. 

I am exempt from completing CPD, but there is a question about CPD in mandatory notifications. Do I need to respond?

Yes. All full members are asked to declare their continuing professional development (CPD) for various reasons: 

• You may have completed CPD during the year, even if you have a full exemption 
• Your exemption may only relate to part of the membership year 
• If you have not done any CPD, you should enter 0. 

I haven’t been using the online CA ANZ CPD Log, do I have to fill it out before renewing my membership?

No. Use of the online CA ANZ CPD Log is not compulsory. While Regulation CR7 requires members to maintain a log of continuing professional development (CPD), it doesn’t have to be the online CA ANZ CPD Log.   

I have been using the online CA ANZ CPD Log but have been asked to input my hours again as part of renewal. Is that right?

Yes, that’s correct.  As part of your annual renewal, you are required to declare the number of verifiable CPD hours you have undertaken during the year.  This is different to your CPD log which contains more information as required by Regulation CR 7. Use of the CA ANZ online CPD log is not compulsory and is not linked to the membership renewal process. 

Why do I have to review and update my employment records?

As our By-Laws outline, it is your responsibility to ensure your employment information is current on our records. This enables us to continue to deliver relevant services and support for your personal and professional development. 

Additionally, we are legally required to provide this information to the Professional Standards Council for members in practice in Australia. 

I recently became a full member. When does my CPD triennium start?

If you became a full member between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024, your triennium doesn’t start until 1 July 2024. Your first CPD triennium will run from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2027. 

Can I complete my mandatory notifications via email, phone or mail?

Mandatory notifications should ideally be completed online. However, if you need assistance in completing them, please contact our Member Support Team.