Audits
To ensure the standard and accuracy of student’s records, the IFoA conducts regular audits of PPD that have been submitted. You will be eligible to be selected for an audit at any point during your student journey and may be subject to multiple reviews during this time. You should keep evidence or proof of how you met the competencies until you have been confirmed as a Fellow or Associate. You should also keep the details of your supervisor so they may be contacted to verify your submissions.
If your records are deemed not to be of an appropriate standard or if you have failed to record the minimum number of credits and formal learning hours, you may lose a years’ worth of work experience and this may not be counted towards your qualification. Once your PPD deadline has passed, you cannot add to or amend your record of work experience for the previous year.
All students will receive a final review of their PPD records at the point of qualification.
PPD Exemptions
There may be a reason why you cannot complete your annual PPD requirements, you should contact the IFoA as soon as possible to discuss your situation.
Reasons may include:
- Parental Leave
- Career Break
- Unemployment
- Full time further education
- Long term sick leave
If you need an exemption in your PPD you should contact Education Services before your annual deadline date to record this. You can only record up to one year at a time so you may need to contact us on multiple occasions even if the circumstances are the same.
If you are an Associate and do not intend on progressing to the Fellowship qualification, you should contact us to opt-out of PPD indefinitely, however you will be unable to book onto examinations. Any Associate that wishes to book onto an exam must record a minimum of 12 months of PPD before they are able to opt-out again.
If you have been exempt from PPD for more than three consecutive years you will need to complete PPD for a minimum of one additional year before you can qualify. The longer you have been exempt the more additional years you will need to record. This ensures the work you have completed is current and relevant to actuarial practice.
Contact Details
Member Services Team
memberservices@actuaries.org.uk
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, 1st Floor, Park Central, 40/41 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD
We aim to respond to all enquiries within two working days.
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TPR Climate Change Guidance Consultation
17 August 2021
Louise Pryor, IFoA President, will chair this free-to-view session, in which Alex Darsley, TPR, Actuarial Regulatory Policy, will be discussing the regulator’s Climate Change Guidance Consultation, which is seeking views on new guidance designed to help trustees meet tougher standards of governance in relation to climate change ri -
September 2021 - Exam Preparation Techniques Webinar
23 August 2021.
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This session will examine the megatrends and themes driving the Future of Work across the Financial Services industry, and how Covid-19 has accelerated new future work priorities with a particular focus on hybrid work and leadership mindset and capabilities. -
Internal audit is often the Cinderella of the audit world. It’s a regulatory requirement for insurance companies to have an internal audit function, so why not make it as useful as possible? This session will look at how to link an internal audit plan to the risk register, and how that helps audit committees and boards to spot problems and fix them. -
Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing our world today. Addressing it will require multi-faceted solutions. Through this panel session, we will explore the different levers that can be used to meet net-zero targets including climate science and data, government engagement, and mobilising green finance.
Louise Pryor, IFoA President, will chair this free-to-view session, in which Alex Darsley, TPR, Actuarial Regulatory Policy, will be discussing the regulator’s 
This session will examine the megatrends and themes driving the Future of Work across the Financial Services industry, and how Covid-19 has accelerated new future work priorities with a particular focus on hybrid work and leadership mindset and capabilities.
Internal audit is often the Cinderella of the audit world. It’s a regulatory requirement for insurance companies to have an internal audit function, so why not make it as useful as possible? This session will look at how to link an internal audit plan to the risk register, and how that helps audit committees and boards to spot problems and fix them.
Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing our world today. Addressing it will require multi-faceted solutions. Through this panel session, we will explore the different levers that can be used to meet net-zero targets including climate science and data, government engagement, and mobilising green finance.