About the Project

Staying compliant with ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements is central to every accountant's career in New Zealand and Australia. But traditional CPD platforms lag behind modern workstyles: they are cumbersome, generally desktop-only, and time-consuming, leaving professionals juggling spreadsheets and manual uploads just to log activities and prove compliance.

Enter GoodLuca, an ambitious startup on a mission to make CPD frictionless, accessible, and fit for how accountants really work. Together, we set out to deliver a tool that unites media-rich learning, automated tracking, and instant documentation—all through a mobile-first experience.

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The Challenge

For most accountants, tracking CPD was a source of frustration—not growth. Inflexible legacy platforms forced them to:

  1. Spend unnecessary hours navigating clunky web apps, often only on desktop browsers.
  2. Manually record podcast or course completion (or chase down certificates).
  3. Piece together compliance proof using multiple tools and spreadsheets.
  4. Miss learning opportunities that could have happened anywhere, anytime.

GoodLuca recognized these obstacles and asked Topvine to help shape a secure, scalable MVP (Minimum Viable Product) that could:

  • Deliver accredited CPD content (including podcasts) on-demand.
  • Automate tracking and calculation of CPD hours, minimizing admin burden.
  • Enable self-service access to certificates and compliance reporting.
  • Work seamlessly across mobile and web for maximum user flexibility.

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Our Solution

Topvine cooperated closely with GoodLuca to turn a vision into a polished, launch-ready product. We delivered an integrated CPD platform tailor-made for today's workflows, giving accountants a powerful, portable resource for compliance on the go.

Key outcomes included:

Seamless, Mobile-First CPD Tracking

Accountants could now simply open the GoodLuca app, choose a podcast episode or video, and start learning, no desktop required. Every minute spent is automatically tracked and credited toward their CPD requirements.

  1. Learning activities logged in real time (just hit play and go)
  2. Mobile-friendly design unlocks CPD learning anywhere—on commutes, coffee breaks, or even on a walk

On-Demand Assessments and Instant Certification

Integrated quizzes let users demonstrate understanding instantly. Passing automatically generated a compliance certificate, available for download or emailed straight to themselves or their HR manager, no paperwork needed.

  1. In-app assessments to confirm knowledge
  2. Automatic calculation of CPD hours and points
  3. Immediate, one-click certificate download or email delivery

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Collaborative Team Features

The platform supports teams and organizations, making it easy for firms to manage CPD progress together. Role assignment and admin controls help keep everyone on track.

  1. Users can join teams for collaborative learning
  2. Admin features for oversight and management

Effortless Compliance, Effortless Experience

No more lost hours to admin. GoodLuca users could prove compliance with clear records, stored securely, ready for audits or professional review.

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Technical Approach

With budget, speed to market, and scalability in mind, this project began as a robust MVP, leveraging Topvine's expertise in rapid prototyping and platform integration. By carefully selecting modern, proven technologies, we delivered a future-proof product without overextending resources.

  1. Next.js: High-performance, cross-platform frontend for responsive web and app experiences
  2. Ionic Framework: True native mobile feel across iOS and Android from a single codebase
  3. Node.js & Craft CMS: Flexible, modular backend and content management
  4. nr8 Framework: Topvine's own toolkit for fast, collaborative, and reliable project delivery
  5. Auth0: Secure, single sign-on (SSO) for hassle-free authentication and user management

This cohesive stack meant GoodLuca could launch a modern application with minimal risk and maximum scalability—ready to adapt and grow for new features and users.

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Results & Impact

  1. Built a cross-platform CPD app that fits seamlessly into accountants' busy lives
  2. Reduced admin overhead and manual entry for users—saving hours per month
  3. Automated, reliable proof of compliance for audits and record-keeping
  4. Created a scalable foundation for GoodLuca to expand features and reach new markets
  5. Early adopter feedback highlights a dramatic boost in user satisfaction and engagement

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Why Choose Topvine

Topvine excels at partnering with ambitious founders and industry specialists to take products from idea to impact—fast. Whether you need an MVP or a full-scale platform, our multi-disciplinary team combines business understanding, technical strength, and collaborative working to help you launch with confidence (and plan for success).

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