A survey of factors influencing compliance with continuing professional education (CPE) by active members of ICPAK

Abstract

The researcher set out to find out factors which influence compliance to continuing professional education by active members of ICPAK. A questionnaire was constructed; (i) to extract information on the characteristics of members who are likely to comply to CPE requirements (ii) to extract information on the characteristics of organizations whi~h may influence their accountants in complying with CPE requirements (iii) to know the main considerations of members in choosing whether or not to attend particular CPE seminars (iv) to know the benefits received from attending CPE seminars and members views in general regarding CPE The questionnaire was directed to members oflCP AK who had renewed their registration as of December 1999. The data collected was analysed using tables and percentages, mean scores and chi square for independence. The findings were that some organisations have a climate conducive to members arranging for CPE attendance while others don't. The level of management of a member influences his chances of attending CPE seminar. Timing of seminars and the relevancy of topics were major factors that could make members either to attend or not to.