BOA Accreditation

Build toward CPD requirements across Competence Areas A, B, and C.
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BIR Tax Practitioner Accreditation

Tax-focused training and guidance for eligible CPAs and non-CPAs, including bookkeeping professionals.
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Live or self-paced?

Some professionals prefer scheduled seminars. Others need full flexibility. For many busy CPAs, the hardest part is not the learning — it’s finding enough programs that fit into an already crowded calendar.

WHY PRC EXPANDED CPD OPTIONS

Self-Directed Learning is part of the solution PRC intended.

PRC Resolution No. 2165 (s. 2026) was designed to respond to professionals’ concerns about the affordability, accessibility, availability, and appropriateness of CPD. The revised framework expands the ways professionals can earn CPD credit units beyond relying only on attendance at live accredited CPD programs.  

Current PRC guidelines recognize Self-Directed Learning as a valid source of CPD credit units through the recognition, validation, and accreditation process.

UpCredential helps make that self-paced pathway practical: learn → document → prepare → submit.

PRC has strengthened and expanded the SDL pathway to address the concerns of Filipino professionals.

  • Affordability

    Reduced seminar, transportation, accommodation and missed working hour costs

  • Accessibility

    Professional learning that can reach people regardless of location

  • Availability

    More ways to earn CPD when scheduled programs do not fit

  • Appropriateness

    Learning options that better match a professional’s actual needs, work circumstances, and development goals.

What you get with every CPD module or bundle

  • Self-paced Training

    Start, pause, resume, replay modules anytime, 24/7, from any mobile device.

  • Multiple-Purpose Certificates

    Certificates generated at the end of each module may be used for CPA license renewal, BOA, SEC, BIR and ASEAN CPA requirements.

  • Downloadable Reference Materials

    Download reading materials and handouts from each module.

  • Standard One Year Access

    Complete your CPD training within a few days or spread it over one year - as you prefer.

  • Complete PRC Requirements

    Download the PRC form, Certificates, Program of Activities and other documents from your module.

  • Fast Processing

    Complete SDL applications submitted through CPDAS have a prescribed processing period of 15 working days upon forwarding to the CPD Council.

How UpCredential Works

  • Choose your CPD Bundle.

  • Enroll in your chosen CPD Bundle.

  • Complete modules according to your schedule.

  • Prepare your CPDAS file using the CPD Tool.

  • Submit your file to the PRC-CPDAS.

The UpCredential CPD Tool

Make the administrative side of SDL easier to manage.

The UpCredential CPD Tool is offered free to our participants to help them easily prepare and collate their Certificates, Programs of Activities and other PRC requirements into one PDF file for CPDAS upload.
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What Our Customers Say

“(I'm) A CPA Tax Practitioner. I am already 73 years old by this coming Feb 10, 2026. My BOA Accreditation is about to expire after another year so I am in a double time to earn 120 CPD Units by all means. The 1.5 CPD Units earned in every 2 hrs webinar of choice is only a very minimal part of 120 CPD Units requirement for my BOA renewal. I have to work hard ang find a package webinar so I can earn more cpd credit units. That was the time when I saw from my facebook the package being offered by UpCredential Learning. I became interested ang curious about the SDL Application for CPD Accrediting in CPDAS. I read thorougly and I was convinced and applied to avail the progran and immediately paid the corresponding fee online. What is good in said program is the fact that you are not under pressure. You can open the SDL session at your convenient times. You can pause it and continue anytine you are free to do so. Regarding the submission to CPDAS for accreditation, you will find it very easy because the UpCredential Learning Staff will assist you until your application for CPDAS accreditation is done. Thank you for this very effective Self Directing Learning. My application for 36 cpd units accreditation was approved in just a matter of 15 days from the date of submission.”

Guillermo

“UpCredential Learning is very helpful especially in my case to renew my license as CPA. My case is first time to renew my license since the validity expired on April 14, 1995. Everytime I ask for assistance and send query regarding on how is my progress on the courses I am taking, they responded immediately. They have weekly reminders on the courses that are still pending until I finished the courses given. In filing to PRC portal my CPD units for accreditation and submitted last November 27, 2025, all my queries and assistance asked to UpCredential were fully served with extra mile of effort in checking my 'Narrative Report' and compressing my file as requirement in submiting to PRC. Now, my 15 CPD units was approved yesterday, Dec 11, 2025, for 11 days as commented by UpCredential when I informed them the status today, Dec 12, 2025. Thank you very much UpCredential for your help.🥰 ”

Catherine

“I completed the trainings for CPD units and submitted all the requirements to CPDAS on January 16, 2025...(After the 15 days processing time) I sent a separate follow up email to CPDAS and they promptly attended to my email and approved my application.”

Mia

“Your 18 CPD Tax Practitioner is such a convenient way to get updated on the latest tax rules. It also simplified a lot of important tax concepts for me.”

Jay

“Thanks to your Ethics course, I got my needed CPD units and completed the training outside of my work schedule.”

James

“The topics were properly organized and discussed making it easier and more interesting to learn. Kudos to you guys!”

Christian

“It is highly recommended to take training in UpCredential and update your knowledge at your own pace and location.”

Catherine D.

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Essential CPD Resources

Downloadable Guides, PRC Forms, and Tools for Your Professional Growth

Confused about the rules and requirements for CPD compliance? Our tools and forms are here to take the guesswork out of professional development.
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FAQs

Here are the answers to some of your frequently asked questions.

  • Is UpCredential an accredited CPD Provider?

    Yes, we are accredited by the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy as a CPD Provider, with Accreditation No. 2024-171.

  • What is Self-Directed Learning?

    Self-Directed Learning (SDL) pertains to activities that a professional undertakes for his professional development such as non-degree courses, international seminars, or online training. SDL Certificates of Attendance, along with other requirements are submitted by the professional to the PRC for CPD credits. Recent PRC issuances have now made SDL a viable, efficient, and economical CPD option for professionals.

  • What are the PRC's requirements for processing SDL CPD credits?

    You need to submit the (1) Certificate of Attendance, (2) Program of Activities, and (3) Narrative Report on Learnings. Submit all these, together with the accomplished PRC application form for SDL, by uploading to the PRC's online system (CPDAS). The PRC charges a flat processing fee of P500 per application form. To save on fees, we recommend that you collate all your training certificates, list them down in one application form, and process them one time.

  • Will UpCredential provide me with these PRC requirements?

    Definitely yes! UpCredential will provide you with the Certificate of Attendance and Program of Activities the same day that you complete the training. For the Narrative Report, it must be unique and personal to you, but you can refer to the Learning Objectives and Outcomes we provide for our courses, for guidance as you prepare it.

  • How do I submit PRC requirements for CPD?

    All processing of CPD credits by the PRC is now done online. So, you need to submit the PRC's CPD requirements via the PRC's online system - known as the Continuing Professional Development Accreditation System (CPDAS). Feel free to contact us to learn more about how to use the CPDAS.

  • How long is the processing of SDL transactions?

    After you submit the complete requirements and pay the processing fee, it takes around fifteen (15) days processing time. Under PRC Resolution 2022-1553, "New Prescriptive Periods for CPD Transactions": (1) PRC frontliners will check your submitted applications and forward it to the CPD Council within three (3) working days, and (2) the CPD Council will process the application within ten (10) working days.

More FAQs about CPD requirements:

  • How many CPD units do I need to renew my PRC license?

    All professionals currently need 15 CPD units to renew their PRC Professional ID Card. This is provided under PRC Resolution 2019-1146 which provides "Transition Period" rules for the PRC. Although CPAs are required 120 CPD units under the CPD Law, the PRC has exercised "Maximum Flexibility" in the implementation of CPD, requiring only 15 CPD units for CPA Professional ID Card renewal. CPD remains a requirement for professional license renewal. PRC has also extended acceptance of the CPD Undertaking for PIC renewal until December 31, 2026. Professionals using the undertaking remain responsible for complying with the applicable CPD requirements under PRC rules.

  • How many CPD units do I need to be accredited by the Board of Accountancy as an Accounting Teacher or a Public Practitioner?

    You will still need 120 CPD units to apply for BoA Accreditation as a CPA in Public Practice or in Education.

  • How many units of SDL can be used to complete the 120 CPD units required for BOA Accreditation?

    For CPAs accumulating 120 CPD Units for BOA Accreditation, you can use up to 36 CPD Units from SDL.

  • How many units of SDL can be used to complete the 15 CPD units required for PRC ID Renewal?

    For PRC ID renewal, the PRC has been applying "Maximum Flexibility", and some PRC Regional Offices accept all 15 units in SDL. However, we recommend inquiring with the frontliners in your particular PRC Regional Office for this.

  • What is the compliance period for CPD?

    You need to complete the 15 units for license renewal (or 120 units for CPA practitioner accreditation) every three (3) years.