Not Eligible to Transition

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Who this page is for

You are not eligible to transition if your PER completion deadline (7-year deadline) ends on or before December 31, 2028. Your option is to complete the current program by the last CFE offering.

What this means for you

You will remain in the current program and must complete all remaining requirements under current program rules, within your existing timelines (subject to availability of remaining offerings), including:

  • CPA PEP education and examinations
  • The CFE (if applicable)
  • Practical Experience Requirements (PER)

As you will have been provided with the full seven years to complete your certification requirements before December 31, 2028, your completion timeline cannot be extended and you cannot transition to the new program.

Plan ahead: Final CPA PEP offerings

The current program is winding down. Please review the final offering schedule for CPA PEP modules/exams and plan your remaining requirements accordingly,

Final module offerings are as follows:

  • Core 1: January 2027 (with exams offered in March 2027 and June 2027)
  • Core 2: July 2027 (with final exam-only offering in September 2027)
  • Electives: January 2028 (with final exam-only offering in March 2028)
  • Capstone 1: May 2028 with final presentation in July 2028. The final Capstone 2 starts in July 2028.

Planning tip: There may be a path to the CFE depending on your remaining time, but there will be limited opportunity to repeat modules/exams or take extended breaks and still complete within available offerings.

Practical experience (PER)

If you are not eligible to transition, you must complete PER under the current program requirements within your existing timeline. We strongly encourage you to:

  • Connect with your provincial/territorial CPA body to confirm what is outstanding, and
  • Work wit your employer and practical experience supports to remain on track.
A photo of a person arranging wooden blocks that have different contact icons such as email, website, call, message, search and map.

Questions and Advising

If you have questions about completing CPA PEP/CFE within your timeline, contact CPAWSB at [email protected] or book an advising appointment.

For PER questions, contact your provincial/territorial CPA body.