Capstone 1 Presentations

Important: CPA PEP Is Winding Down

The final Core 1 registration period for the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) opens on October 13 and closes on November 23. Candidates who meet the admission requirements and are interested in pursuing CPA PEP should apply during this registration period.

Capstone 1 is an integrative module with an emphasis on team management and how to communicate in a professional environment. The module deepens strategic leadership competencies using the knowledge acquired in the prerequisites and earlier CPA PEP modules. 

Throughout the module, groups work to complete a large business case, which relates to Day 1 of the Common Final Examination (CFE). Instead of writing an exam, groups are evaluated on presentations of a board report based on the case.  

During Capstone 1, you will:

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Research

Work in groups to research specific topic areas related to the case provided in the workshop.
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Enabling Competencies

Use core and elective competencies while developing key enabling skills.
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Presentation

Draft and orally present a business case.
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Teamwork

Develop abilities in competencies such as teamwork, negotiation, and oral communication.

Capstone 1 Group Formation

Groups are assigned before the Capstone 1 workshop based on:

  • Geographic location
  • Elective module selection

Capstone 1 Panel Presentation

Capstone 1 presentations are delivered virtually through Zoom to a live panel of CPAs.

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  • Presentation dates are published on the CPAWSB schedule one year in advance.
  • Groups are assigned to a presentation date approximately two weeks before the presentation period.
  • Changes to group presentation dates or presentation times are not permitted.
  • Presentation dates are published on the CPAWSB schedule one year in advance.
  • Groups are assigned to a presentation date approximately two weeks before the presentation period.
  • Changes to group presentation dates or presentation times are not permitted.

Each group is allocated 90 minutes, including:

  • Set-up time
  • Presentation time
  • Questions from the panel
  • Panel deliberation
  • Verbal feedback from the panel

Each group is allocated 90 minutes, including:

  • Set-up time
  • Presentation time
  • Questions from the panel
  • Panel deliberation
  • Verbal feedback from the panel

Preparing for Your Presentation

Groups are expected to conduct themselves professionally and arrive fully prepared to present.

  • A Zoom link, presentation date, and presentation time will be provided in advance.
  • All group members should join the session 15 minutes before their scheduled start time to complete setup and avoid delays.

If you are registered in Capstone 1 and have questions about your presentation, contact [email protected].

Results Release

Results Release

Results will be released per the module schedule; the panel does not provide pass/fail results. Unsuccessful groups will be notified by email and will be required to re-present. Re-presentations are typically coordinated via video conference and information will be provided to unsuccessful groups as required.