Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an essential part of maintaining your CPA license in Canada. Whether you're with CPA Ontario, CPA Alberta, or CPA British Columbia, you're required to complete 120 CPD hours every three years, including at least 60 verifiable hours and 4 hours of professional ethics training.
However, the cost of fulfilling your CPD obligations can quickly add up. Many CPAs spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars annually on seminars, webinars, and course subscriptions. Fortunately, there are budget-friendly CPD course bundles that meet all CPA Canada requirements without breaking the bank.
In this article, we’ve reviewed the top 5 affordable CPD course bundles for Canadian CPAs in 2025. These bundles are all verifiable, online, and ideal for CPAs looking to increase value per CPD hour.
1. 60‑Hour 3‑Year Verifiable Package
This bundle is built for CPAs who want a long-term solution. By pre-paying for three years’ worth of verifiable CPD, you ensure compliance well in advance.
What’s included:
- 60.5 verifiable CPD hours
- Coverage of the mandatory 4-hour ethics requirement
- Access spread over three years
- Courses in tax, audit, finance, leadership, and more
This is one of the most cost-efficient options available for Canadian CPAs looking to plan ahead and lock in value. At roughly CA$18 per hour, it’s ideal for professionals who prefer structure and predictability in their CPD strategy.
2. The Controller CPA Package (20 Hours)
The Controller CPA Package is tailored for CPAs in finance departments, controllership, or operational leadership. It targets the day-to-day skills needed to succeed in mid-to-senior accounting roles.
What’s included:
- 20 verifiable CPD hours
- Ethics coverage included
- Focused topics: reporting, budgeting, communication, and compliance
A great pick for those in leadership roles who want their CPD to align directly with their job
3. The Finance Leader Package (20 Hours)
The Finance Leader Package Designed for CPAs on the path to CFO or executive leadership, this bundle supports strategic thinking, governance, and executive reporting.
What’s included:
- 20 verifiable CPD hours
- 4 hours of mandatory ethics training
- Topics in risk, forecasting, and leadership
- Online, flexible format
If your role includes managing teams, leading budget cycles, or strategic decision-making, this bundle is tailored for you.
4. Verifiable & Unverifiable CPD Package
This hybrid package combines both verifiable and unverifiable content, making it perfect for CPAs who want a comprehensive option to cover both components of their CPD reporting.
What’s included:
- Approximately 40.5 total CPD hours
- Verifiable 4 hours of ethics content
- Soft skills, business development, and leadership modules
Ideal for CPAs who want to diversify their learning across technical and professional development tracks.
5. CPD Unlimited Pass (Flexible Year-Round Learning)
While not a bundle in the traditional sense, the Unlimited Pass gives you access to CPDFormula’s entire course library for one year. If you're planning to complete more than 20 hours or want the freedom to explore many topics at your own pace, this option offers unmatched value.
What you get:
- One year of unlimited access
- All courses are verifiable and CPA-compliant
- Ethics and technical courses included
- Great for exploratory learners or CPAs catching up
The more courses you complete, the more value this pass offers—making it one of the most efficient options for CPAs who want total control over their CPD.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re planning for your 3-year CPD cycle or urgently catching up before your annual reporting deadline, CPDFormula provides Canadian CPAs with flexible, cost-effective, and compliant solutions.
If you're someone who values flexibility and breadth, the CPD Unlimited Pass lets you explore everything from tax updates to ethics, leadership, ESG, IFRS, and soft skills—at your own pace, for one flat annual fee.
With options for every learning style and every budget, CPDFormula makes it easier than ever to stay compliant, current, and ahead.