{"id":268,"date":"2022-07-25T17:32:36","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T20:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpaa.careercolleges.ca\/?page_id=268"},"modified":"2025-02-25T10:43:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T14:43:52","slug":"how-to-become-a-cpa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cpaatlantic.ca\/how-to-become-a-cpa\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become a CPA?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group page-small-section-bottom\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Your eligibility into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) will depend on your background. Please choose from the options below to learn more about your specific path.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading small-hl\">CPA PREPARATORY COURSES ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For admission to the&nbsp;CPA preparatory courses (CPA PREP):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>completion of at least 30 credit hours at a recognized post-secondary institution,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or at least three years of relevant work experience in any of the CPA technical competency areas: Financial Reporting, Strategy and Governance, Management Accounting, Audit and Assurance, Finance, and Taxation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading small-hl\">CPA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For admission to&nbsp;CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a completed university degree (equivalent to 120 credit hours) in any discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution, or at least eight years of relevant work experience in any of the CPA technical competency areas: Financial Reporting, Strategy and Governance, Management Accounting, Audit and Assurance, Finance, and Taxation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prerequisite subject area coverage through the 14 CPA preparatory courses or equivalent courses at a post-secondary institution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<a href=\"\/apply-now\/\" class=\"cpaa-btn cpaa-btn-border-small\">APPLY NOW<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<a href=\"\/transfer-credit-guides\/\" class=\"cpaa-btn cpaa-btn-border-small\">REVIEW OUR TRANSFER CREDIT GUIDES<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please select one of the following admissions profiles that best reflects you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Applicant types are determined by post-secondary education history. Check the applicant type that best describes your educational standing to access admission process information, detailed step-by-step instructions, and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48\" class=\"accordion page-block-area\">\n\n    <div class=\"accordion-blockquote\">\n            <div class=\"accordion block-accordion page-small-section-bottom\" id=\"block-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48\">\n              <div class=\"card\">\n          <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-1\">\n            <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n              <div class=\"btn-link collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-1\">\n              Studied in Atlantic Canada or Bermuda            <\/div>\n            <\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-1\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-1\" data-parent=\"#block-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48\">\n            <div class=\"card-body\">\n              <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Prospective CPA Atlantic School students and candidates may complete prerequisites for the CPA PEP program through recognized institutions across Canada and abroad. Prerequisites can also be completed through\u00a0<a href=\"\/program\/cpa-preparatory-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPA preparatory courses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The above post-secondary equivalency chart includes recognized courses from several universities and colleges in the Atlantic region and Bermuda. Courses taken at universities and colleges not listed here may still be assessed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Improved access to preparatory courses for Francophone business graduates looking to enrol in the CPA PEP.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As preparatory courses are not offered in French at the CPA Atlantic School of Business<strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0CPA Atlantic School is pleased to inform our francophone students of a new way to complete the pre-requisites for the CPA PEP. CPA Atlantic School is pleased to inform our francophone students of a new way to complete the pre-requisites for the CPA PEP. Offered entirely online and in French by T\u00c9LUQ University, the CPA Pre-requisite Certificate is now available and provides increased access to pre-requisite courses to the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP).<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Courses included in the certificate can be found in the above equivalency chart, for more information on the certificate contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:renseignements@cpaatlantique.ca\">renseignements@cpaatlantique.ca<\/a>, or visit T\u00c9LUQ\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teluq.ca\/site\/etudes\/offre\/prog\/TELUQ\/4445\/#structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card\">\n          <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-2\">\n            <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n              <div class=\"btn-link collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-2\">\n              Studied Internationally            <\/div>\n            <\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-2\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-2\" data-parent=\"#block-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48\">\n            <div class=\"card-body\">\n              <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>STUDIED IN THE UNITED STATES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Applicants who have completed a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in the United States do not require a third-party assessment of their degree. Exemption from CPA pre-requisite courses will be assessed on an individual basis. Applicants may be required to submit course syllabi for relevant courses during the assessment process.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>STUDIED OUTSIDE CANADA, BERMUDA, OR THE UNITED STATES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Applicants who have completed a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution outside Canada, the US, or Bermuda will need to submit a third-party assessment of the degree as part of the international eligibility assessment process. A World Education Services (WES) International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) is required for applicants who have completed an international degree. Detailed course syllabi from your institution may also be required to determine exemptions from prerequisite courses. These documents provide the detailed analysis the CPA Atlantic School needs to comparatively evaluate your international courses against CPA Canada&#8217;s educational standards.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Regardless of nationality or citizenship status, all applicants with transcripts from universities or colleges outside of Canada, Bermuda, or the US are subject to CPA Atlantic&#8217;s international transcript evaluation fee.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the academic portion of the CPA certification program, there is a practical experience component which requires the equivalent of 30 months of full time, relevant employment.\u00a0This is separate from the academic criteria and it is the responsibility of the student to secure relevant work experience to satisfy this component.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Canadian study permits are required for all international students studying in Canada. Any immigration, study permit or work visa related questions must be directed to the federal department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRCC<\/a>), as they are authorized to advise you on required Canadian study and work permits. International students and graduates of the CPA Certification Program who do not have right of residence in Canada are not entitled to a Post-Graduation Work Permit, as issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE &#8211; STUDY PERMITS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">As you may know, the Canadian federal government announced on January 22, 2024, that study permit applications for most international students will now require a Provincial Letter of Attestation (PAL). For more information on PALs, please visit the\u00a0<\/span><u><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/study-permit\/get-documents\/provincial-attestation-letter.html. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/study-permit\/get-documents\/provincial-attestation-letter.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-linkindex=\"5\">IRCC website<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Starting November 8, 2024, you must be enrolled in the designated learning institution (DLI) named on your study permit. This means you can no longer change DLIs by letting us know through your online account. To change DLIs, you need to apply for a new study permit.\u00a0<b>Please note that it can take up to 150 days to get a study permit.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">As with all affected education institutions, CPA Atlantic School is waiting for further instruction from provincial governments before being able to support this new process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">As per the IRCC website, there are several exceptions to the requirement for a PAL. The full list of exceptions is available on the\u00a0<\/span><u><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/study-permit\/get-documents.html#attestation. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/study-permit\/get-documents.html#attestation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-linkindex=\"7\">IRCC website<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">If you require<\/span> <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">a DLI letter of acceptance to submit to IRCC or you have a work permit issued prior to June 7, 2023, please contact us,\u00a0<\/span><u><a title=\"mailto:info@cpaatlantic.ca\" href=\"mailto:info@cpaatlantic.ca\" data-linkindex=\"0\">info@cpaatlantic.ca<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Please know that CPA Atlantic School will provide updates as more information becomes available.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card\">\n          <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-3\">\n            <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n              <div class=\"btn-link collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-3\">\n              Accredited Internationally            <\/div>\n            <\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-3\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-3\" data-parent=\"#block-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48\">\n            <div class=\"card-body\">\n              <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Information for those who are current, full members of an international accounting membership body.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mutual Recognition Agreement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you are a member in good standing of an international accounting body that has a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpacanada.ca\/en\/become-a-cpa\/international-credential-recognition\/international-recognition-agreements\/international-members-seeking-canadian-cpa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0valid reciprocity agreement with CPA Canada<\/a>, you may be eligible to proceed directly to membership with the provincial CPA body for the region in which you are living. Please contact your respective province for more information about becoming a Canadian CPA through a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or Reciprocal Membership Agreement (RMA):<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpabermuda.bm\/en\/about-cpa-bermuda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPA Bermuda<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpanewbrunswick.ca\/en\/become-a-cpa-2020\/internationally-designated-accountants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPA New Brunswick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpanl.ca\/en\/become-a-cpa\/internationally-designated-accountants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPA Newfoundland and Labrador<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpans.ca\/web\/CPANS\/Become_A_CPA\/International_Designated_Accountants.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPA Nova Scotia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpapei.ca\/en\/members\/how-to-become-a-member\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPA Prince Edward Island<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Memorandum of Understanding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you are a member in good standing with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpacanada.ca\/become-a-cpa\/foreign-credential-recognition\/international-recognition-agreements\/canadian-CPAs-seeking-international-designations\/canadian-cpas-seeking-ICAN-membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria<\/a> (ICAN), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpacanada.ca\/en\/become-a-cpa\/international-credential-recognition\/international-recognition-agreements\/international-members-seeking-canadian-cpa\/india-cas-seeking-canadian-cpa-designation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institute of Chartered Accountants of India<\/a> (ICAI), or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpacanada.ca\/en\/become-a-cpa\/international-credential-recognition\/international-recognition-agreements\/international-members-seeking-canadian-cpa\/members-with-mous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan<\/a> (ICAP), you may be eligible for advanced standing in the CPA certification program through the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Depending on your application, you may be eligible for advanced standing directly to the Common Final Exam (CFE) and may be exempt from the 30-month Practical Work Experience Requirement. While you may be eligible to proceed directly to the CFE, we strongly recommend you consider enrolling in the Capstone modules which are designed to prepare you for the best opportunity for success in writing the CFE.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Please contact your\u00a0Student Recruitment Advisor\u00a0to find out how to apply to the CPA Atlantic School of Business as a member of ICAI or ICAP.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>IFAC Members<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you are an internationally-trained accountant in good standing with an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifac.org\/what-we-do\/global-impact-map\/country-profiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) member body<\/a>\u00a0with which there is no MRA, RMA or MOU with CPA Canada in place, you may be eligible for advanced standing into the CPA PEP. It is likely that you will be exempt from the prerequisite courses, and required to complete the following:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"type\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Challenge exams for Core 1, Core 2, and two elective modules<\/li>\n<li>Complete Capstone 1, Capstone 2, and the Common Final Examination<\/li>\n<li>Complete 30 months of prescribed work experience.\u00a0There may be an option to apply for full or partial exemption from the prescribed work experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Please keep in mind it would be in your best interest to complete all six academic modules, beginning with Core 1.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card\">\n          <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-4\">\n            <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n              <div class=\"btn-link collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-4\">\n              Workforce Applicants            <\/div>\n            <\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"collapse-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-4\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48-4\" data-parent=\"#block-accordion-block_215206e8fd083a85478ad0899e5d7a48\">\n            <div class=\"card-body\">\n              <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you do not have an undergraduate degree, you may still be eligible for the\u00a0CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)\u00a0by fulfilling the eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To do so, you must:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have at least eight years of relevant experience in any of the CPA technical competency areas: Financial Reporting, Strategy and Governance, Management Accounting, Audit and Assurance, Finance, and Taxation<\/li>\n<li>successfully complete prerequisite subject area coverage through a post-secondary institution\u00a0or through the\u00a0CPA preparatory courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Workforce applicants may be eligible for enrolling in\u00a0CPA preparatory courses\u00a0without the required completion of 30-credit hours at a recognized institution.<br \/>\nTo do so, you must:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have at least three years of relevant experience in\u00a0any of the CPA technical competency areas: Financial Reporting, Strategy and Governance, Management Accounting, Audit and Assurance, Finance, and Taxation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you eligible to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)? 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