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CPA Program Overview

The CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) consists of part-time academics (six modules), one Common Final Exam (CFE) and 30 months of practical experience (paid).

2.5

YEARS

Work full-time and study part-time

$13k

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 designed to enable CPA candidates to work full-time and study part-time, simultaneously. While the duration to complete the CPA program is about 30 months (2.5 years), CPA candidates have a maximum of six years to complete the education (CPA PEP) and seven years to complete the entire program (education, examination, and experience).

Education

Examination

Experience

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

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

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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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 CPA PEP, while CPABC administers the practical experience requirements.