By AAT Comment Anti-money laundering January 2026 AAT Professional Standards and Regulation update 12 Jan 2026 Minor amendments to AAT’s CPD Policy that members should be aware of. We have made a number of minor changes to our CPD Policy with the approval from the Professional Standards and Regulation Board (PRSC). The changes address areas where stakeholder feedback suggested clarity was required, and in some cases, the amendments reinforce positions which exist in other associated regulations. Changes include Clarity has been added around the purpose and objectives of the policy to help members understand the impact of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations on public trust, and a table of definitions included in the policy. The stages of the CPD cycle, as set out in the practical guidance on the AAT website (login required), have been included in the policy to help members understand the requirements of the output-based approach. The retention policy for CPD records of five years and the requirement for members to confirm their compliance with the CPD Policy when applying for or renewing their membership and/or licence, as already existed in our guidance, is now explicit in the policy. The implications of non-compliance for licensed members, as already set out in AAT’s Licensing Regulations, are included in the policy. This is an opportunity for all members, however new or longstanding, to read the CPD Policy in full and familiarise themselves with our compliance requirements. Useful links Please make use of the following resources to ensure you are up to date with the latest regulatory information.AAT Standards and Requirements AAT’s CPD guidance Support for licensed members AAT’s AML hub AAT’s ethics hub AAT Comment offers news and opinion on the world of business and finance from the Association of Accounting Technicians.