Admission Requirements
Last updated on May 15, 2026
To be admitted to the CPA Professional Program, applicants must
- Meet the admission requirements listed below.
- Demonstrate accounting and business knowledge through one of the options outlined below.
A degree or equivalent.
Completion of at least 120 credit hours of post-secondary education.
A minimum GPA of 65%, calculated based on the most recent 60 credits of post-secondary coursework.
As defined by the applicable provincial CPA body.
Lawful permission to study and/or work in the registered province/region.
Accounting and Business Knowledge Options
Write and pass the Knowledge Assessment (KA). Applicants must start the foundational module within five years of passing the Knowledge Assessment.
Need additional preparation? Applicants who do not yet have the required accounting and business knowledge may enroll in Knowledge Essentials before attempting the Knowledge Assessment.
Qualify for an exemption from the Knowledge Assessment through eligible accounting and business coursework.
To ensure your knowledge is current, at least one of the courses used toward the required 45 credit hours must have been completed within the five years before you apply for admission.
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