Candidates build the enabling and technical competencies required of a professional accountant. The modules develop competencies in management and financial accounting and are integrative, drawing on law, economics, finance, strategy, statistics, and IT, as well as the technical competency areas. The focus of these modules is breadth.
- Core 1
Focuses on financial reporting, audit and assurance, finance, and taxation - Core 2
Focuses on management accounting, finance, strategy and governance, and financial reporting
Additional Core Module Details on the CPA Canada website.
Candidates build the enabling and technical competencies required of a professional accountant. The modules develop competencies in management and financial accounting and are integrative, drawing on law, economics, finance, strategy, statistics, and IT, as well as the technical competency areas. The focus of these modules is breadth.
- Core 1
Focuses on financial reporting, audit and assurance, finance, and taxation - Core 2
Focuses on management accounting, finance, strategy and governance, and financial reporting
Additional Core Module Details on the CPA Canada website.
CPA PEP elective modules provide the opportunity to explore two fields of interest in greater depth. The focus of these modules is depth.
Elective 1 and Elective 2: Candidates must choose two modules from the options below:
- Performance Management
- Finance
- Assurance
- Taxation
Note: Candidates pursuing a career in public accounting must take Assurance and Tax.
Additional elective module details are on the CPA Canada website.
CPA PEP elective modules provide the opportunity to explore two fields of interest in greater depth. The focus of these modules is depth.
Elective 1 and Elective 2: Candidates must choose two modules from the options below:
- Performance Management
- Finance
- Assurance
- Taxation
Note: Candidates pursuing a career in public accounting must take Assurance and Tax.
Additional elective module details are on the CPA Canada website.
Candidates demonstrate what they have learned through the core and elective modules.
Capstone 1: Integrative Module
Deepens strategic leadership competencies by using the knowledge acquired in prerequisite and earlier modules in a professional, team setting. Candidates complete a large business case, which relates to Day 1 of the CFE. The module focus is application and integration.
Candidates demonstrate what they have learned through the core and elective modules.
Capstone 1: Integrative Module
Deepens strategic leadership competencies by using the knowledge acquired in prerequisite and earlier modules in a professional, team setting. Candidates complete a large business case, which relates to Day 1 of the CFE. The module focus is application and integration.
Candidates demonstrate what they have learned through the core modules, elective modules and Capstone 1 module.
Capstone 2: Examination Preparation Module
Focuses on preparing candidates for entry into the profession by applying competencies acquired throughout the CPA program in complex and highly integrative cases. Candidates develop enabling competencies in situations which simulate real-life projects and assignments that newly certified CPAs may encounter in their careers.
Candidates demonstrate what they have learned through the core modules, elective modules and Capstone 1 module.
Capstone 2: Examination Preparation Module
Focuses on preparing candidates for entry into the profession by applying competencies acquired throughout the CPA program in complex and highly integrative cases. Candidates develop enabling competencies in situations which simulate real-life projects and assignments that newly certified CPAs may encounter in their careers.
The Common Final Examination (CFE) is a three-day examination requiring candidates to demonstrate depth and breadth of competency development in accordance with the CPA Competency Map, which describes the knowledge, skills and proficiency levels expected of candidates and members.
The Common Final Examination (CFE) is a three-day examination requiring candidates to demonstrate depth and breadth of competency development in accordance with the CPA Competency Map, which describes the knowledge, skills and proficiency levels expected of candidates and members.
How CPA PEP Modules Are Delivered
✔ Complete weekly assignments and activities through the online learning platform.
✔ Assignment due dates are available on Desier2Learn (D2L) once you gain access to the module.
✔ Average study time per module for candidates working full time.
✔ If you require time away from work to study, arrangements are made between you and your employer.
✔ Two-day workshop held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days.
✔ Attendance is required to write the module exam.
✔ Written after completing the online learning and workshop requirements.
✔ Candidates who do not attend the mandatory workshop cannot write the module exam.
Registration is ongoing and eligible candidates may register at any time through My CPA Portal.
Note: Fees are non-refundable.
Registration is ongoing and eligible candidates may register at any time through My CPA Portal.
Note: Fees are non-refundable.
- Content is updated each session and candidates will receive access to the most recent RMM on the date of their registration request.
- Candidates in RMMs receive access to the module materials only. The modules are self-study/self-directed. That means:
- No facilitator or discussion board is available.
- Candidates do not complete or submit any activities or assignments.
- There are no workshops or exams.
- Content is updated each session and candidates will receive access to the most recent RMM on the date of their registration request.
- Candidates in RMMs receive access to the module materials only. The modules are self-study/self-directed. That means:
- No facilitator or discussion board is available.
- Candidates do not complete or submit any activities or assignments.
- There are no workshops or exams.
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