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CPA Program Overview

The CPA program consists of the Professional Education Program (PEP) which is part-time academics of six modules, one Common Final Exam (CFE), and 30 months of Practical Experience Requirements (PER).

2.5

YEARS

Work full-time and study part-time

$14k

CPA program cost for both domestic and international students

15-20

HOURS

Weekly study time

73.6%

CFE pass rate on first attempt, 2021

The CPA program is an earn-while-you-learn program, where candidates work full-time and study part-time, simultaneously. Estimated time to complete the program is 2.5 years; however, candidates have a time limit of 6 years to complete the program, with 1 extra year to complete any outstanding experience.

Education
Examination
Experience

Education

Education

The CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) is a graduate-level program to obtain the CPA designation. Students focus on enhancing their ability to apply professional knowledge, values, ethics, and attitudes in a professional context.

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Examination

Examination

The Common Final Examination (CFE) is a three-day examination in which CPA candidates demonstrate the depth and breadth of their competency development in accordance with the CPA Canada Competency Map.

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Experience

Experience

The practical experience requirement (PER) is 30 months full-time, paid employment in accounting and finance with the relevant technical and enabling competencies.

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Administration Bodies

The CPA program was developed nationally and is delivered by provincial or regional bodies across Canada.

In BC, the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) delivers the academic components of the program, while CPABC administers the practical experience requirements.

 

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Oct 3, 2023
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Oct 4, 2023
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Workshop: The Value of CPA - S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting
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Workshop: The Value of CPA - S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting
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Oct 5, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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375 Water St, BC V6B 1B8
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Online CPABC Accounting Night in Canada
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Oct 11, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Oct 16, 2023
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Oct 20, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Oct 24, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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375 Water St, BC V6B 1B8
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Nov 17, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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