Experience

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

To learn more about the Practical Experience Requirements and your role as an employer, please see the following resources:

• CPA Practical Experience Requirements Overview (video) 
• CPA Practical Experience Competency Requirements (video) 
• CPA Practical Experience Requirement: Overview for Employers
• CPA Practical Experience: Reporting Requirements for Employers
• CPA Canada Competency Map
• NEW: FAQs & Changes to the CPA Practical Experience Requirements: Appendix A and Appendix B (effective April 1, 2021)
• PER Orientation Webinar
• CPA Practical Experience Requirements (updated April 1, 2021)