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Become a CPA

Join a globally recognized profession with a community of over 217,000 professionals, where you can equip yourself with essential skills for effective business leadership, ensuring a high starting salary and opportunities across various sectors.

09 Dec

The Value of CPA: Global Adventures

Online Dec 9, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Value of CPA: Global Adventures

Why Become a CPA

Join a globally recognized profession with a world-wide community of over 217,000 professionals.

Equip yourself with the skills needed to make you an effective business leader.

Ensure a high starting salary and opportunities in any sector.

With the CPA designation, I can become

Auditor
Financial Analyst
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Controller

Need More Reasons?

Take a Look at the Numbers:

40K+

Accounting openings between 2019 - 2028

$140K

Median Compensation of BC CPAs

$14K

CPA program cost for both domestic and international students

Ready to Start Your CPA Journey?

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.

How to Become a CPA

Interested in becoming a CPA? Below are the steps you can take to learn more about the program and get started on your journey.

Start Your Journey

CPABC Post-Secondary Recruitment Guidelines

The CPABC Post-Secondary Recruitment Framework and Guidelines provides recommendations on how students, employers, post-secondary institutions (PSIs) and the BC accounting profession should all effectively and productively engage in the post-secondary recruitment process. It demonstrates the profession’s strong commitment to best practices, professionalism, as well as ethical intent and behaviour.

Recruitment Framework and Guidelines

CPA Information Sessions

CPABC is actively creating opportunities for learning and connections among BC employers, CPAs and aspiring CPAs at recruitment and career development events. Attend a free information session to learn about the designation or participate in a variety of networking, panel and speaking engagements.

Conversation with a CPA

Are you curious about what CPAs actually do? Listen to Conversations with a CPA.

Join the conversation

Transform your Career and Life

Become a Chartered Professional Accountant Today

CPAs are trusted leaders, highly skilled professionals, respected experts, and so much more!

Be in demand CPAs are always in demand. Enjoy a secure and fulfilling career that will help you achieve your personal and career goals.
Grow your earning potential Your earning potential grows with your experience. The median annual salary for CPAs in BC is approximately $131,000.
Advance your career Expand your career portfolio by working in various roles and industries and grow into senior executive roles. Or live your entrepreneurial dreams and become your own boss.
Make a difference Align your passion and the core values of a CPA to make a positive impact in the world you live in.

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