2022 CPABC Convocation

2022 Convocation

September 20 & 21, 2022

CPABC is excited to announce that we will host four in-person Convocation ceremonies this fall. To give all of our CFE passers the opportunity to attend a traditional in-person Convocation, we are inviting all CFE passers from 2019, 2020, 2021, and May 2022 to attend.

CFE passers, we can’t wait to celebrate your achievements with you!

Location:
Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

Schedule:
There will be two Convocation ceremonies held each day.

Ceremony Dates

Tuesday, September 20
Ceremony One: 10 am-12pm
Ceremony Two: 3 pm-5pm

Wednesday, September 21
Ceremony One: 10 am-12pm
Ceremony Two: 3 pm-5pm

Attendance

Individuals who successfully passed the following Common Final Exam (CFE) offerings are eligible to register for the September 2022 Convocation:

  • September 2019
  • September 2020
  • May 2021
  • September 2021
  • May 2022*

*Registration details will be sent to those who have passed the May 2022 CFE once results are released. Seats will be reserved for May 2022 CFE passers at all four Convocation ceremonies.

Eligible attendees will receive an invitation with registration details in early summer. For all questions, please email Tara at events@bccpa.ca.

Please note: You do not need to complete your Practical Experience Requirement (PER) and/or your professional development course, “Gateway to Membership” prior to attending Convocation.

Dress code: Business attire or we invite you to wear your cultural dress to celebrate your heritage. (Cap and gown will not be worn or provided for ceremony).

Cost: There is no charge for attending the ceremony.

Health and Safety:
Though wearing masks is not currently mandated, we strongly recommend that people wear masks during the event. See CPABC’s current in-person event protocols and health and safety information.

Registration

CFE passers can register for one ceremony on the day and time of their choice. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to register is Friday, August 19, 2022.

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Convocation Program

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Download the Convocation program as a keepsake of your special day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Individuals who passed the following Common Final Exam (CFE) offerings are eligible to register for the September 2022 Convocation:

  • September 2019
  • September 2020
  • May 2021
  • September 2021
  • May 2022*

There is no charge for attending the ceremony.

Certificates are mailed once you have completed the CPA Program.

No, certificates are not handed out at the ceremony.
Caps and gowns will not be provided. We recommend business or cocktail attire, or we invite you to wear your cultural dress to celebrate your heritage.
No, the event will only be in person.
No, in 2022 CPABC will host Convocation ceremonies only.
The dinner/dance was not paid for by CPABC. Attendance was at the expense of the CFE passer or some firms paid for their CFE passers to attend.

No, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate introductions from CPA family members this year. We will have a professional speaker introduce all CFE passers. For health and safety reasons we have shortened the ceremonies this year; as a result of the condensed format, we are unable to accommodate these introductions this year. We appreciate your understanding.

Though masks are not currently mandated, we strongly recommend that people wear masks during the event. Please see CPABC’s current in-person event protocols and health and safety information.

At this time, each CFE passer is allowed two guests maximum for the ceremony. Additional guests will be confirmed if space allows closer to the event date. This will be confirmed two weeks prior to the ceremony.

Like past Convocations, the event will include remarks from special guests and valedictorians, and all CFE passers will have the opportunity to cross the stage in celebration of their achievements. A professional speaker will introduce all CFE passers by their first and last name. There will not be food or drink service.

We will have a professional photographer on-site and photos will be released afterwards. There will also be multiple photo props, CPABC signage, and décor that you can take photos with before and after the event.

If you have any further questions, please email Tara at events@bccpa.ca.

CFE passers, we can’t wait to celebrate your achievements with you! Registration for Convocation is on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your place today.