Education
Admission Requirements
- an undergraduate or master’s degree (in any area of study, Canadian or internationally recognized) equivalent to 120 credits
- completion of 14 prerequisite courses
- Good Character and Reputation – provide satisfactory evidence of good character. Refer to Good Character Requirement for more details
- Please note: only Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or persons who are otherwise lawfully permitted to work and study in Canada may be enrolled in the CPA PEP program.
- For more information, please refer to the International Students page.
More information on Admission Requirements.
Education
Once a potential candidate has met the entrance requirements and been approved, they are eligible to start the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). The education component of PEP is delivered and administered solely by the CPA Western School of Business Website (CPAWSB) for candidates in Western Canada.
Candidates take six modules (two core modules, two elective modules, and two capstone modules) that must be completed in sequence. PEP has been designed as a part-time program so that candidates can maintain their full-time employment, applying what they are learning to their jobs as they progress through the program. Estimated time to complete the program is 2.5 years; however, candidates have a time limit of 6 years to complete the program, with one extra year to complete any outstanding experience.
Once the student has completed all six modules, they write the culminating three-day Common Final Exam (CFE).
The CPA modules are challenging, requiring students to demonstrate a strong study ethic, discipline, and commitment. As an employer, you play a key role in supporting your students as they complete the education component of the program.
