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Schedule

CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) Schedule

The schedule reflects the modules offered by the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) to candidates in Western Canada and may differ from the CPA Canada schedule.

Core 1, Core 2, Elective 1 and Elective 2

Term Typical Module Period Duration
Regular Terms
Spring Beginning of May – End of June 8 Weeks
Summer End of July – End of September 8 Weeks
Fall Mid October – Mid December 8 Weeks
Winter Beginning of February – Beginning of April 8 Weeks
Extended Terms
Summer (Extended) End of July – Mid December 5 Months
Winter (Extended) Beginning of February – End of June 5 Months

Capstone 1, Capstone 2 and Common Final Examination (CFE)

 
Term Module Typical Module/CFE Period Duration
For May CFE Writers
Winter Capstone 1 End of January – End of March 8 Weeks
Spring Capstone 2 Beginning of April – End of May 7 Weeks
Summer CFE End of May 3 Days
For September CFE Writers
Spring Capstone 1 Mid May – Mid July 8 Weeks
Summer Capstone 2 Mid July – Beginning of September 7 Weeks
Fall CFE Mid September 3 Days

Registration Period

Please refer to the Schedule page on the CPAWSB website to see exact dates for registration and module/CFE periods.
 

Fast Track Scheduling

CPA PEP candidates have the option of completing the core modules simultaneously before completing the elective modules simultaneously. Fast track scheduling is best suited for candidates who are not working and can study full time while taking the core and elective modules.

Candidates follow the same module content, format, and schedule as the existing module schedule, however, candidates cannot choose electives with conflicting exam times. Before registering for fast track scheduling, candidates should consider the time commitment and rigour of the study requirements.

Candidates interested in pursuing this option should contact cpamodule@cpawsb.ca to have their My CPA portal updated to allow them to enroll in Core 1 and Core 2 concurrently.

Please refer to the Fast Track Scheduling page on the CPAWSB website for more information.

CPA Professional Education Program Brochure

CPA Professional Education Program Brochure

The CPA Professional Education Program is a two-year graduate-level program leading to the Chartered Professional Accountant designation.