Current Students and Candidates

Current CPA International students and candidates can register for courses and view the most up-to-date information on program schedules, practical experience, policies and program fees by selecting one of the links below.

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Students and candidates are encouraged to view general information and resources on the program in the Certification Resource Centre (CRC) found on the CPA Canada website. The CRC is a central resource repository for the CPA certification program.

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Fees, course schedules and other resources

Find links to program schedules, course exemptions, policies and program fees by selecting one of the links below.

Register for courses

Learn more about our two distinct education programs, CPA PEP or ACAF.

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CPA certification program: Practical experience requirements

To earn the Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, Canada’s pre-eminent business and accounting credential, you must complete relevant practical experience in addition to formal education (i.e. the CPA PEP) and the Common Final Examination.