Records and documents
Will I still be able to access my historic records?
Historic invoices, certificates and documents will not be accessible through your new account after migration.
If you require copies, we recommend downloading these before 5:00pm, Friday 12 June 2026.
This information will remain available internally if required, but will not be accessible through your online account.
What records should I download before the migration?
If relevant, we recommend retaining copies of:
- CPD records
- Invoices and receipts
- Previous annual returns (for older records)
- RI CPD records
- Fit and Proper declarations (copies of previous years will have been emailed to you)
2026 Practising certificates will be available in the new system.
Website and access changes
Will the CPA Ireland website remain available?
Following migration, the CPA Ireland website will no longer be available to members and firms.
It will remain accessible in a limited capacity for CPA legacy students completing their studies.
Will CPA logins continue to work?
CPA logins will no longer be available for members and firms from 5:00pm, Friday 26 June 2026.
CPA legacy students will continue to use the CPA system for the duration of their studies.
Directory, firms and visibility
Will my details appear in the member directory?
Yes. Following the migration:
- Individual members will appear in the member directory
- Members with a Practising Certificate will appear under Members in Practice
- Regulated firms will appear in the Firms section
Will people know I was previously a CPA member?
Your updated Member ID will follow the same format as all members.
Your designation (CPA/FCPA) will still be visible, and under the amalgamation you may also use ACA/FCA where applicable.
Services and activities
Where do I access technical materials?
Technical materials will be available through the Knowledge Centre and within the member area on the Chartered Accountants Ireland website.
Where do I complete my annual return?
Annual returns will be completed through your account on the Chartered Accountants Ireland website.
When will I receive my annual return?
Further information will be issued in line with regulatory timelines.
Subscriptions and fees
Subscriptions and regulatory fees will continue on the usual cycle, with further communication issued in advance. Payment will be made through the Chartered Accountants Ireland system.
Firm annual returns
Firms will complete their next annual return in 2027, with communication and instructions issued in advance.
Subscriptions and payment
Do I need to pay before the system migration?
If your member or firm subscription is outstanding, we strongly encourage you to complete payment in advance of the migration to ensure your account remains up to date and to avoid any disruption.
Will I still be able to pay after migration?
Yes. Following migration, all payments will continue to be made through the Chartered Accountants Ireland system. More information for members and firms on the Chartered Accountants Ireland website
Students and mentors
Will CPA legacy students be affected?
No. CPA legacy students will continue their studies on the CPA system until completion.
I am a mentor to a CPA student — what does this mean for me?
You will continue to support your student. All CPA legacy mentors will receive new access to MYCPA for this purpose. Direct communications will issue with further details.
Support
If you have a query, please contact the relevant team (include your name and membership or firm number):
- Member subscription queries: subqueries@charteredaccountants.ie
- CPD queries: cpd@charteredaccountants.ie
- Professional Standards queries: annualreturnscpa@charteredaccountants.ie
- Student queries: Reidin.ni-aonghusa@charteredaccountants.ie