CPD can include the following:

• Attending courses
• Reading the news/articles/journals
• Attending meetings with clients/colleagues to discuss particular issues
• Attendance at board meetings/conferences
• Researching a particular piece of work
• Any reading, discussions, meetings which further your knowledge and understanding to undertake your role is also counted as CPD
  
  https://www.icas.com/regulation/guidance-and-helpsheets/icas-cpd-requirements