Exemptions
CPGA UK recognizes prior learning achieved through relevant academic and professional qualifications.
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Exemptions Policy
Certified Public and General Accountants UK (CPGA UK) recognizes the value of prior learning and professional achievements. Our exemption policy is designed to acknowledge relevant qualifications while maintaining the integrity and standards of our professional designation.
- Exemptions are granted solely based on completed academic or professional qualifications, not on work experience alone.
- Each application for exemption is assessed individually based on the specific content, assessment methods, and level of prior qualifications.
- The primary purpose of exemptions is to avoid duplication of learning while ensuring all CPGA UK members meet the same high standards of professional competence.
- Decisions on exemption applications will be made on case-to-case basis
- All exemption decisions are made at the discretion of the CPGA UK Exemptions Committee and are final.
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted via email to exemptions@cpgauk.org
- Applications must include:
- Resume
- Full academic transcripts showing all subjects studied and grades achieved
- Syllabus details of the relevant subjects
- Proof of membership for professional qualifications
- Application fee of £25
- All documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified translations.
Fees and Validity
- An exemption fee is payable for each assessment by the exemptions committee.
- Exemption fee will be charged based on number of subjects.
- Exemption fee will be charged at 70% of the full fee of the relevant subject.
- Exemptions must be claimed within 6 months of receiving confirmation, after which they will expire.
- Granted exemptions are valid for a period of 10 years from the date of registration as a student.
Core Values Underpinning Our Exemption Policy
Our exemption policy is guided by our commitment to:
- Integrity: Ensuring all members meet the same high standards regardless of their pathway
- Governance: Maintaining robust processes for assessing and granting exemptions
- Ethical conduct: Treating all applications fairly and consistently
- Sustainability: Developing a qualification framework that adapts to changing educational landscapes
- Innovation: Regularly reviewing our exemption policy to reflect evolving professional requirements
For further information or to submit an exemption application, please contact the CPGA UK Exemptions Team at exemptions@cpgauk.org.