Apply to CPA PEP

To enroll in CPA PEP, you must reside in Western Canada. Temporary residents of Canada must hold a valid study permit before applying.

Before applying to the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP), you must:

Have a completed transcript assessment.
Receive a transcript assessment result of PEP Eligible or PEP Conditional Core 1.

Important: Applications submitted before a transcript assessment has been completed will be cancelled.

When to Apply

CPA PEP admission applications are accepted throughout the year.

Most applicants submit their application based on:

The session in which they plan to start their first CPA PEP module, or
When they want to begin reporting their Practical Experience Requirements (PER).

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If Applying During a Module Registration Period

To avoid registration issues:

Submit your admission application at least five business days before module registration closes to allow timely processing.
Applications submitted fewer than five business days before the registration deadline may not be approved in time. If your application is not approved before registration closes, a Module Registration Waitlist fee will apply.

If Applying After a Module Registration Deadline Has Passed

If you miss a module registration deadline, you may still be able to register through the waitlist process.

Keep in mind:

Your CPA PEP admission application must be approved before you can join a module waitlist.
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applying at least one month before the module start date is strongly recommended.

We cannot guarantee application approvals for submissions made less than one month prior to the start of the module date.

View Module Registration Waitlist fee.

Select Your Registration Category

Choose the option that best describes your situation.

Registration Category	Select this option if...
University Degree	You have completed or are completing an undergraduate degree.
‡Master's Degree	You have completed or are completing a master's degree.
International University Degree	You have completed or are completing a degree outside Canada.
*International Designate	You hold an accounting designation from an IFAC member body.
*International Designate (MOU)	You are eligible under a CPA Canada mutual recognition agreement.
*Mature Status	You are applying through the Mature Status pathway.
†CPA Accredited Program	You completed or are completing a CPA-accredited graduate program.
Preparatory Course Graduate	You are transitioning from CPA Preparatory Courses to CPA PEP.
Transfer In	You are transferring from another CPA region.
Re-admission	You were previously withdrawn and are reapplying.
Post-Designation Education	You are a Canadian CPA registering for CPARE or PDPA.
‡ Ensure the master’s degree information appears in the education history section in your My CPA profile, and if applicable, your anticipated completion date. * Please apply only after your transcript assessment has been completed. † Ensure the MAcc or MPAcc degree information and your anticipated completion date (if applicable) appear in the education history section in your My CPA profile.

Log in to My CPA Portal
Navigate to Program Admission → Admission Application
Provide the required information:
- Accounting Body: Select the province or territory where you live and work.
- CPA Program: Select PEP and your intended start session.
- Registration Category: Select the option that applies to you.
- Complete any remaining required fields.

Review your information carefully and submit the application.

Legal Name Verification

All applicants must provide legal name verification documentation.

Important: Applications are only held for one week while waiting for legal name verification documents. Applications that remain incomplete beyond one week may be cancelled and refunded.

Review the legal name verification requirements.

Applications are typically processed within a few business days.

Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email and become an active CPA PEP candidate.

You can then:

Register for CPA PEP modules.
Register for exams.
Begin reporting Practical Experience Requirements (PER).

Note: Do not attempt to register for a module until your CPA PEP admission application has been approved.

After your admission application has been approved:

Log in to My CPA Portal.
Select REGISTRATIONS.
Choose one of the available registration options:
- MODULE
- EXAM
- CFE
Complete your registration and payment.

Apply to CPA PEP

When to Apply

Candidate Dues

Select Your Registration Category

How to Apply

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