CPA PEP Workshop Accommodations

Attendance at all CPA PEP workshops is mandatory.

To be eligible to write the module-end exam, you must participate in all required workshop activities. Before registering for a module, make sure you can attend all scheduled workshops, complete assignments, and write the exam.

Workshop dates are published at least one year in advance to help you plan ahead.

Need to Miss a Workshop?

If you are unable to attend all or part of a workshop due to an ongoing medical condition, religious observance, or an unexpected extenuating circumstance, you may be eligible for an accommodation. Check the appropriate section below for more information.

Ongoing Accommodations
One-Time Accommodations
Unapproved or Unauthorized Absences

Ongoing Accommodations

If you have an ongoing medical condition or religious requirement that may affect your workshop attendance, you can request an ongoing accommodation through My CPA Portal.

Once approved, an ongoing accommodation will apply to all remaining CPA PEP modules. You do not need to submit a new request for each session.

How to Submit an Ongoing Accommodation Request

  1. Log in to My CPA Portal
  2. Select Program Requests
  3. Select Accommodation Request
  4. Select Ongoing Request
  5. Choose the option that best describes your situation
  6. Follow the prompts to submit your request

Email supporting documentation to [email protected].

Makeup Activities

If you miss a workshop under an approved accommodation, you will be assigned makeup activities to complete after the workshop weekend.

One-Time Accommodations for Extenuating Circumstances

If an unexpected event prevents you from attending a workshop, you may request a one-time accommodation.

Acceptable Reasons and Required Documentation

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  • Letter from your religious organization confirming your membership and the dates of the religious observance.
  • Accommodation fee is waived when documentation is provided.
  • Doctor's note on official letterhead confirming you were unable to attend due to illness.
  • The note must include your name, the date, and confirmation that you could not attend the workshop.
  • Documentation must be submitted within five business days of the workshop.
  • Accommodation fee is waived when documentation is provided.
  • Copy of the obituary, funeral program, or death certificate.
  • Accommodation fee is waived when documentation is provided.
  • Copy of the letter from the university confirming the convocation date.
  • Accommodation fee applies.
  • Copy of wedding invitation.
  • Accommodation fee applies.


*Please note: CPA Canada permits one planned workshop absence during CPA PEP. If an accommodation is approved for a convocation or wedding, additional planned absences will not be permitted.

How to Submit a One-Time Accommodation Request

  1. Log in to My CPA Portal
  2. Select Program Requests
  3. Select Accommodation Request
  4. Select One-Time Request
  5. Choose the option that best describes your situation
  6. Follow the prompts to submit your request

Email supporting documentation to [email protected].

The accommodation fee is the same regardless of how much workshop time is missed.

What Happens If I Miss a Workshop Without Approval?

If you miss a workshop and do not have an approved accommodation or valid extenuating circumstance, you may be required to withdraw from the module and withdrawal penalties may apply.

Accommodation requests will not be approved for:

  • Personal travel
  • Business travel
  • Vacations
  • Forgetting to attend a workshop
  • Not knowing a workshop was scheduled
  • Not knowing the workshop location

Workshop dates are published on module calendars, and workshop locations are normally posted approximately two weeks before the session date.

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Questions?

If you have questions about workshop accommodations, documentation requirements, or the accommodation process, email [email protected].