ICSI waives the shortfall from the requirement of securing mandatory CPE Credits for FY 2020-21 amid COVID-19



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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced a special measure to waive any shortfall in mandatory Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for the financial year 2020-2021. This decision was made as a concession due to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The waiver applies to both structured and unstructured CPE credits and is a one-off exception.

On account of the continuing pandemic situation, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India as a special case has decided to waive the shortfall from the requirement of securing mandatory CPE Credits (both structured & unstructured) for the financial year 2020-2021. Read the official announcement below:

WAIVER OF SHORTFALL FROM SECURING MANDATORY CPE CREDITS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2020-21 

Dear Professional Colleague, 

The ICSI (Continuous Professional Education) Guidelines, 2019 were issued by the Institute effective from 1st April, 2020 with a view to assist members achieve constant upgrading of competence by acquiring adequate skills commensurate with their professional responsibilities. According to these Guidelines, it is mandatory for all members of the Institute, except those specified in para 5.1 of the said guidelines to secure 20 CPE Credits in a year. 

The Institute had extended the last date for obtaining the mandatory CPE credits by the members, till June 30, 2021 in view of the difficulties posed by the pandemic in fulfilling the mandatory requirement of CPE Credits for the Financial Year 2020-21. It was also decided to award structured CPE Credits for Financial Year 2020-21 to the members attending the programmes organized by HQs, ROs, Chapters, CCGRT and CoE through electronic mode from May 1, 2021 till June 30, 2021. 

ICSI Waives CPE Credit Shortfall for FY 2020-21

On account of the continuing pandemic situation, the Council of the Institute as a special case, has decided to waive the shortfall from the requirement of securing mandatory CPE Credits (both structured & unstructured) for the financial year 2020-2021. This relaxation is exceptional one and may not be considered as precedent in future. 

(CA Asish Mohan), Secretary, ICSI

FAQ :

ICSI has decided to waive the shortfall from the mandatory CPE credit requirement for the financial year 2020-2021.

The decision was made as a special case due to the continuing pandemic situation and the difficulties it posed in fulfilling the mandatory CPE credit requirements.

Yes, the waiver applies to all members of the Institute, except those specified in para 5.1 of the ICSI (Continuous Professional Education) Guidelines, 2019.

The waiver covers the shortfall in both structured and unstructured CPE credits for the financial year 2020-2021.

No, ICSI has stated that this relaxation is an exceptional measure and may not be considered a precedent for future years.




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