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



CPA - CFE Passers
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.
- Completed the CPA Program Requirements
- Passed the Common Final Exam (CFE)
- Completed the Practical Experience Requirements (PER) (confirmation email received)
- Completed the required seven-hour Professional Development course Gateway to Membership: Welcome to the Pros
- Annual Student Fees (CPAWSB) must be paid for the current academic year
Please read the Membership Application Guide before beginning your application. To apply, click the Membership Application Form.
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.
CPA’s 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 membership with CPABC, please complete the CPABC Membership Application for CPAs from other Provinces or Territories form. This form consists of two documents: The CPABC Membership Application for CPAs from other Provinces or Territories form (the first 3 pages) and the Provincial Confirmation form (the last 2 pages).
Please note, CPABC requires proof of legal name through a valid Government-issued ID: (passport, birth certificate, Permanent Residence card, etc.) with your application form. Please include one of the above ID’s in a PDF by email with your application form.
Membership applications with outstanding requirements or requirements will not be processed.
- The CPABC Membership Application for CPAs from other Provinces or Territories Form is to be fully completed by the applicant and emailed to: cpabcapplications@bccpa.ca.
- The Provincial Confirmation Form is to be emailed to all Provinces and/or Territories in which applicants are currently a member. Your CPA provincial body will complete the form and submit it to CPABC on your behalf.
To apply for membership to CPABC, please download and complete the form.
To apply for membership to CPA Yukon, please download and complete the form.
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:
- Completion of Membership Readmission Form
- Payment of Outstanding Dues and Fees
- Reporting of Continuing Professional Development
- Two Canadian CPA Sponsors/References
- Review of any Prior Conduct History
- Review and Recommendation of the Membership Committee
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.