CPA PEP culminates with the Common Final Exam (CFE). The CFE is a three-day examination in which CPA candidates demonstrate the depth and breadth of their competency development in accordance with the CPA Competency Map, which outlines the knowledge, skills, and proficiency levels you must have as a Canadian CPA.
Day 1 of the CFE is connected to the case covered in Capstone 1.
Day 1 of the CFE is connected to the case covered in Capstone 1.
Days 2 and 3 of the CFE test the depth and breadth of candidates’ competency development throughout CPA PEP.
Days 2 and 3 of the CFE test the depth and breadth of candidates’ competency development throughout CPA PEP.
| Time | Length | |
| Day 1 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 4 Hours |
| Day 2 | 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | 5 Hours |
| Day 3 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 4 Hours |
| Time | Length | |
| Day 1 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 4 Hours |
| Day 2 | 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | 5 Hours |
| Day 3 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 4 Hours |
The CFE is written in CPA exam centres. You will receive an email with specific locations and details two weeks before the exam. Exam Location details will not be posted on the website.
Exam venues frequently include convention centres, hotel conference centres, banquet halls, or post-secondary institutions.
Location Change Request
You can request changes to exam location (city) after CFE registration by emailing [email protected] at least three weeks before the exam. The change will be subject to availability.
The CFE is written in CPA exam centres. You will receive an email with specific locations and details two weeks before the exam. Exam Location details will not be posted on the website.
Exam venues frequently include convention centres, hotel conference centres, banquet halls, or post-secondary institutions.
Location Change Request
You can request changes to exam location (city) after CFE registration by emailing [email protected] at least three weeks before the exam. The change will be subject to availability.
If you require an accommodation for an upcoming exam due to a medical condition, you can request either a one-time or ongoing accommodation.
Learn more about exam accommodations and how to apply.
Important: Accommodation requests must be submitted at least 10 weeks before your exam date to allow sufficient time for review and approval.
If you require an accommodation for an upcoming exam due to a medical condition, you can request either a one-time or ongoing accommodation.
Learn more about exam accommodations and how to apply.
Important: Accommodation requests must be submitted at least 10 weeks before your exam date to allow sufficient time for review and approval.
Unlike module examinations, the CFE is not eligible for exam deferral.
If you are unable to write your CFE, you must withdraw. CFE withdrawal penalties begin to apply as soon as the registration period closes. If you are withdrawing due to an extenuating circumstance, contact the module services team for assistance.
Unlike module examinations, the CFE is not eligible for exam deferral.
If you are unable to write your CFE, you must withdraw. CFE withdrawal penalties begin to apply as soon as the registration period closes. If you are withdrawing due to an extenuating circumstance, contact the module services team for assistance.
CFE Results
