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Are you ready to apply for membership? Based on your program of studies, please select the appropriate designation below:

CPA - CFE Passers

Effective August 11th, 2020; CFE Applications will require payment of the CPABC Application Fee as the final step in the Online Application process.  

Applications received prior to August 11th, 2020 will have their application fees applied along with Membership Dues on their date of admittance.

Please ensure you have completed all of the following prior to submitting your membership application form.  Please note:  Membership applications with outstanding requirements or requirements in progress will not be processed.

Please read the Membership Application Guide below before beginning your application. To apply,  click the Membership Application Form link below. Please contact cpabcapplications@bccpa.ca if you have questions.

Newly admitted members going into Public Practice - please be aware that an application for a practice license must be made separately to the CPABC Public Practice department.

Membership Form

CPA, CGA - Legacy Students

Please ensure you have completed all of the following prior to submitting your membership application form.  Please note:  Membership applications with outstanding requirements or requirements in progress will not be processed.

Membership Application Form

Inter-Provincial Transfers (Members from other Provinces or Territories)

The CPA Act reserves the use of the titles “Chartered Professional Accountant” and “Professional Accountant” to CPABC members in good standing and registered firms.

To apply for Affiliate Membership with CPABC, please complete the Affiliate Membership Application form. The application consists of two documents: The Affiliate Application and Provincial Confirmation Forms.

CPABC requires proof that you are lawfully permitted to work in Canada.  You can submit your Canadian citizenship/passport, Permanent Residence card or work permit with your application form.

Please ensure you have completed all of the following prior to submitting your membership application form.  Please note:  Membership applications with outstanding requirements or requirements in progress will not be processed.

  • The Affiliate Application Form is to be fully completed by the Applicant, along with proof that you are lawfully permitted to work in Canada, both sent together to: cpabcapplications@bccpa.ca.
  • The Provincial Confirmation Form is to be sent to all Provinces and/or Territories in which applicants are currently a member; to complete and return to CPA BC on your behalf.

For Inter-Provincial transfers to CPABC

For Inter-Provincial transfers to CPA Yukon

Readmission to Membership in CPABC

Former members who apply for readmission to membership in CPABC because of resignation or cancellation will be required to meet the readmission requirements in force at the time of application.

This includes:

  1. Completion of Membership Readmission Form
  2. Payment of Outstanding Dues and Fees
  3. Reporting of Continuing Professional Development
  4. Two Canadian CPA Sponsors/References
  5. Review of any Prior Conduct History
  6. Satisfactory Evidence of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Lawfully Permitted to Work in Canada.
  7. Review and Recommendation of the Membership Committee
Membership Readmission Form

Signature Requirements for All Membership Applications

CPABC requires an original signature from the Applicant as a part of the Character Declaration.

If you are having difficulty providing an original signature; please contact cpabcapplications@bccpa.ca for further assistance.