Continuing Education Credits

The Knowledge Bureau is a private, designated educational institute which confers certification and the use of certification marks to qualifying graduates of its programs. MFA and DFA, Specialist graduates are licensed to use these certification marks, which can be maintained annually with a minimum of 12 hours of ongoing continuing professional development from the Knowledge Bureau.

Standards of Conduct for Use and Reuse of Certification Marks

Other professional organizations and regulators recognize courses (self-study, workshop and conferences) given by the Knowledge Bureau, generally providing 1 CE credit per hour of studies, as described below.

CE Credits from The Knowledge Bureau by Profile/Organization



For Accountants and Tax Preparers


... click for list of CGA accredited courses CGA


... click for list of CMA accredited courses CMA


... click for list of CA accredited courses CA



For Bookkeepers



... click for details Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada



For Financial Advisors


Advocis... click for details



AIC (Alberta Insurance Council)... click for list of AIC accredited courses



CFP (Certified Financial Planners)... click for details


FPSC (Financial Planning Standards Council)... click for details



ICBC (Insurance Council of BC)... click for details



ICM (Insurance Council of Manitoba)... click for details



IIROC (Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, formerly IDA) FIRMS... click for details


Accreditation Opportunities by Event/Course


Knowledge Bureau Live Events


Distinguished Advisor Conference*


Knowledge Bureau Designation Credits – 13 CE Credits
Insurance Councils – 13 CE Credits
CFP - 13 CE Credits
Alberta Insurance Council (ID 17659) – 12 CE Credits
IIROC-CECAP-002087 – 10.75 CE Credits
Accountants and Tax Preparers - see left column

Distinguished Advisor Workshops*


Knowledge Bureau DFA/MFA Credits – 6.5 CE Credits
* Credits for future workshops and conferences are based on accreditation for the prior year

Knowledge Bureau Self-Study


Accounting for Business Transitions
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Advanced Bookkeeping for a Selection of Business Profiles
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Advanced Payroll for Professional Bookkeepers
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Advanced Tax Preparation and Research
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Advising Family Businesses
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
ICM: 30 Life and A&S credits
AIC: 4459 - LC - 7.25 hours
AS - 7.25 hours
Basic Bookkeeping for Business
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Business Valuation for Advisors
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Client-Centred Practices
ICM: 30 Life and A&S credits
AIC: 4457 - LC - 7.25 hours
AS - 7.25 hours
Cross Border Taxation
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Death of a Taxpayer
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
ICM: 30 Life and A&S credits
AIC: 15455 - LC - 6.25 hours
Elements of Real Wealth Management
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
EverGreen Challenge 2010
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Financial Literacy: Assessing Risk and Return
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
ICM: 30 Life and A&S credits
AIC: 12837 - LC - 15 hours
Fundamentals of Succession Planning
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
AIC: 18945 - LC - 25 hours
Insurance Strategies for the Small Business Owner
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
ICM: 30 Life and A&S credits
AIC: 4476 - LC - 7.25 hours
Introduction to Corporate Tax Preparation
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Introduction to Personal Tax Preparation Services
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Investment Strategies in Charitable Giving
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
AIC: 19846 - LC - 22 hours
Life Insurance: Strategic Investment Planning with Universal Life
ICM: 30 Life and A&S credits
AIC: 4478 - LC - 7.25 hours
Managerial Accounting for Business
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Portfolio Construction for Real Wealth Management
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
ICM: 30 Life and A&S credits
AIC: 12838 - LC - 20 hours
Portfolio Risk Manager
AIC: 10788 - LC - 15 hours
Tax Efficient Investment Income Planning
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
AIC: 15769 - LC - 22 hours
Tax Planning for the Corporate Owner Manager
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
ICM: 30 Life and A&S credits
AIC: 12839 - LC - 20 hours
Tax Preparation for Proprietorships
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
Tax-Efficient Retirement Income Planning
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
AIC: 12996 - LC - 30 hours
Use of Trusts in Tax and Estate Planning
CGA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable/30 nonverifiable hours
CMA: CPLD Credits - 30 hours
CA: CPD Credits - 30 verifiable hours
FPSC: 30 hours
ICBC: 30 hours
AIC: 4472 - LC - 7.25 hours

EverGreen Expanatory Notes


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