New CPA Professional Program
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Competency Map 2.0
CPA Competency Map 2.0 (CM 2.0) lays the foundation for the new CPA Professional Program.
CM 2.0 establishes the skills and competencies required by newly qualified CPAs with the goal of creating future-ready CPAs. See CPA Competency Map 2.0 for more about the competencies.
CPA Professional Program
The CPA Professional Program prepares you to lead across industries. It blends essential technical excellence in accounting and a strong grounding in ethics with real-world experience and future-focused skills that evolve alongside the demands of an ever-changing economy and international standards.
When does the CPA Professional Program start?
New to CPAWSB?
Learn about the new CPA Professional Program requirements, modules, exams and experience.
Information for CPA Preparatory Course Students
Learn about your options, important transition timelines, and next steps to successfully enter the CPA Professional Program.
Information for CPA PEP Candidates
Learn about your options to finish CPA PEP or transition to the CPA Professional Program, with guidance on timelines, education, exams, and experience requirements.
Information for CPA Accredited Candidates
Learn about which post-secondary institutions offer the accredited program in Western Canada.
Information for MOU Candidates
Learn about current eligibility, remaining CPA PEP and CFE offerings, and what you need to know about transition to the CPA Professional Program.
Questions?
Contact us if you have any questions about when the new program will begin, when to apply or need clarification.