Current Candidates

All students must complete the Practical Experience Requirements to qualify as a CPA.

The Practical Experience Requirements consist of:

• A minimum of 30 months of paid, relevant and progressive work experience (or equivalent)
• Demonstration of core, depth, and breadth technical competencies
• Demonstration of enabling competencies
• Ongoing mentorship

• CPA Practical Experience Requirements (updated April 1, 2023)
  ^{(Appendix A: Technical Competencies sub-area examples & Appendix B: Enabling Competency reflective questions)}
• CPA Harmonized Practical Experience Policies (updated April 1, 2023)

For resources and information relating to Mentors, EVR Supervisors, or PPR Program Managers and Program Leaders, please see the Employer Resource Centre.

CPABC Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, see Office Closures and holidays.

• Technical support - please send an email with a screenshot of the error to support@bccpa.ca.
• Practical Experience advising - please contact us at PracticalExperience@bccpa.ca.

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In the subject line of your email messages, please include your name and the topic of your inquiry so we may assist you in an efficient manner.

For example:

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