*Please note this infographic only represents your risk for education level and will not take into consideration your experience time lines, please refer to experience details below,
Within the green zone, you are on track to meet the requirements within the time limit.
To assist you in planning your CPA PEP education, please use our Education Planning Tool to ensure you are able to complete your educational and examination requirements within your allowed time limit.
Within the yellow-side of the zone, you are at a low risk of not meeting the time requirements within the limit. We encourage you to evaluate your schedule to ensure you have a plan to successfully meet the requirements within the time limit; please use our Education Planning Tool to assist you in this.
As you shift into the orange-side of the zone, your risk to not meet the requirements within the time limit increases. If you find yourself within the orange zone, consider fast tracking your studies for cores and electives. Additionally you can contact the Learner Support team by emailing learnersupport@cpawsb.ca for support in creating a plan or assistance with navigating available resources.
Within the red zone, you are at a high risk of not meeting the requirements within the time limit. Contact Admission Services as soon as possible by emailing cpaapplication@cpawsb.ca to discuss your options.
As you have limited time left to complete the certification, you will need to consider fast tracking your studies for core and elective modules. Additionally, you may qualify for an extension if you can demonstrate you have made substantial progress towards both the education and experience requirements.
24 months of duration recognized and 4 Level 1 proficiencies and 1 Level 2 proficiency in the technical competencies. You have one year remaining to complete the practical experience requirements. Work with your supervisor to determine what duties can be assigned that would allow you to satisfy outstanding competency requirements within the next 12 months.
30 months of duration recognized, but only 3 Level 1 proficiencies in the technical competencies. Regardless of the time remaining for PER completion, you will need to work with your supervisor to expand your duties or consider seeking a new position as you do not appear to be progressing appropriately in your technical competency development.
You have not begun reporting practical experience and have 3 years remaining to complete the practical experience requirements. Although PER completion requires a minimum of 30 months of recognized duration, this is the minimum required duration, and it is not uncommon for candidates to require more than 30 months to achieve exit level competencies. Report your experience up to the current date and have this experience reviewed by the profession to obtain feedback on gaps in reporting and competency development.
