Submitting a CPA preparatory courses admission application
You need to reside in Western Canada to enroll in CPA preparatory courses with CPAWSB. If you are a temporary resident of Canada, a study permit is required before you can apply for an admission into CPA preparatory courses.
When to submit an admission application and pay for annual student dues
Admission applications for CPA preparatory courses are accepted throughout the year. You should submit your admission application based on the session you plan to start your first preparatory course.
Our academic year runs from April 1 of the current year to March 31 of the next year. New Student fees cover either a full-year or half year and are based on when you start your first CPA preparatory course:
- $635 + GST is due when you submit your admission application before September 30.
- $320 + GST is due when you submit your admission application between October 1 and March 31.
The annual student fee you paid when you submitted your admission application will expire when the academic year ends on March 31 and will need to be renewed by paying the full annual student fee for the next year if you intend to continue your studies after April 1. Annual re-enrollment occurs every year at the same time for individuals who plan to continue their studies as a CPAWSB student. Please refer to our website for more information about Annual Re-enrollment.
How to submit an admission application for CPA preparatory courses
- Log into My CPA Portal.
- Enter your email and password.
(if you don’t know your password, click on Forgot your password?) - Click on PROGRAM ADMISSION and then on ADMISSION APPLICATION.
- Fill out all required information:
- Accounting Body: Select the province or territory in which you are living and working.
- CPA Program: Select PREP, then select the first academic session you are planning to start.
- Registration Category: Select the appropriate Registration Category.
- New Student - You have never had an admission application approved before.
- Re-admission - You were previously enrolled in CPA preparatory courses and you are re-applying to take more CPA preparatory courses.
- Transfer In - You are transferring in from a province outside Western Canada (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, or Nunavut).
- Fill out the remaining required information.
- Submit your admission application.
Admission applications are typically processed in two to three business days (it may take a few days longer when high volumes of admission applications are experienced). You will receive a confirmation email when your admission application has been processed. You are referred to as a student while enrolled in CPA preparatory courses with CPAWSB.
Next Steps: Course Registration
After your admission application is approved, you can start registering for courses for which you are qualified. Click here for more details and directions.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding your CPA preparatory courses admission application, contact the Student Experience team by emailing prepadvising@cpawsb.ca or calling 1.866.420.2350 ext. 6008.