Date of birth and COP status in, exact CPE hours out. New age slabs from 1 Jan 2026, the 30 June COP test, and the four-level shortfall ladder.
The block is gone. Find out in twenty seconds what you owe ICAI this year, and what twice-the-shortfall costs you if you miss it.
v2.1 — source updated 2026-09-29.
AI tools for chartered accountants
by CA Karan Gupta
The block is gone. Find out in twenty seconds what you owe ICAI this year, and what twice-the-shortfall costs you if you miss it.
Last statutory update: 29 Sept 2026 — v2.1 — source updated 2026-09-29.
Revised CPE Statement effective 1 January 2026: 40/30/20/10 hours for COP holders by age; 20 / exempt for non-COP; 20 for members under 60 abroad. Whole-year age cut-off; 30 June and 183-day COP tests; first-year exemption; UDIN 10-hour rule; 4-hour DLH cap on structured hours; mandatory SA and Ethics topics. Four-level non-compliance ladder with dates, including the 31 March 2026 extension for CY 2025. Confirm the live CPE Directorate FAQ before you declare.
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