Information for CPA PEP Candidates

Last updated on October 20, 2026

Candidates in the CPA PEP have until December 31, 2028 to complete their current program. Some candidates may be eligible to transition to the new CPA Professional Program.

Transition Eligibility

Program Time Limit

Experience Status 

Education/Exam Status 

Transition Options 

After Dec 31, 2028 

Incomplete

Incomplete

Can apply to transition by no later than December 31, 2028. If approved, both education and experience will be transitioned to the new program.

After Dec 31, 2028 

Complete

Incomplete

Can apply to transition by no later than December 31, 2028. 

After Dec 31, 2028 

Incomplete

Complete

Can apply to transition by no later than December 31, 2028. 

On or before Dec 31, 2028 

Cannot transition. Candidates must complete the Current Program requirements before their program time limit expires.

Your practical experience deadline is your program time limit and is available on your My CPA Portal.

PER Deadline

Those who are not eligible to transition or choose not to transition must complete each module and exam by its last offering.

January 2027 is the last opportunity to begin CPA PEP at Core 1 (registration is between October 13 and November 23, 2026) and complete all education and examination components within the remaining offerings. Note that there are no CFEs offered in the Spring of 2027 and 2028. The last CFE offering is in September 2028.

Important

Transition is available only during the transition period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028 and is not automatic. Eligible candidates must submit a Transition Application, which must be reviewed and approved.

If you are unable to start CPA PEP or prefer to start in the new program, you can refer to the new program admission requirements.

To help you decide, please see the Program Comparison to compare the programs and review the key transition dates below.

Key Transition Dates

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Please note that these dates are subject to change.

  • Early 2027: 
    • Learners can begin submitting work experience plans. Up to 8 months of prior experience may be approved
    • Current learners can begin transitioning to the new program
  • January 2027: Last offering of CPA PEP Core 1 module starts
  • May 2027: First offering of new CPA Professional Program modules
    • There is no May 2027 CFE
  • June 2027: Last offering of the CPA PEP Core 1 exam
  • July 2027: Last offering of CPA PEP Core 2 module starts
  • September 2027: 
    • First offering of the CPA Professional Final Exams (subsequent offerings will be three times annually, with timing to be confirmed)
    • Last offering of the CPA PEP Core 2 exam
    • Second-last offering of the CFE (only offering in 2027)
  • January 2028: Last offering of CPA PEP elective modules starts
  • March 2028: Last offering of CPA PEP elective exams
  • May 2028: Last offering of the CPA PEP Capstone 1 module starts
    • There is no May 2028 CFE
  • July 2028: 
    • Last CPA PEP Capstone 1 presentations
    • Last offering of CPA PEP Capstone 2 module starts
  • September 2028: 
    • Last offering of the CFE (only offering of the CFE in 2028)
  • December 2028: Transition deadline for all learners (following the release of the September 2028 CFE results)

MOU Candidates

International designate candidates currently enrolled in PEP through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pathway are not eligible to transition.

Info. for International MOU Candidates

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