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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.

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:

$590 + GST is due when you submit your admission application if you will be:

  • starting a non-core course between April 1 and September 30 or
  • starting a core course in Semester 3 (April), 4 (July), or 5 (September)

$295 + GST is due when you submit your admission application if you will be:

  • starting a non-core course between October 1 and March 31 or
  • starting a core course in Semester 1 (November) or 2 (February)

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.

Submit an admission application at least three business days before the registration period closes to ensure the admission application is processed with enough time for you to log into your portal and register. The School cannot guarantee that admission applications submitted within three days before the registration period closes will be approved in time for you to register.

Select the Appropriate Registration Category

Choices when applying to CPA preparatory courses:

Select this if you have never had an admission application approved before.

Select this if you were previously enrolled in CPA preparatory courses and you are re-applying to take more CPA preparatory courses.

Select this if you are transferring in from a province outside Western Canada (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, or Nunavut).

How to Submit an Admission Application for CPA preparatory courses

  1. Log into My CPA Portal.
  2. Enter your email and password.
    (if you don’t know your password, click on Forgot your password?)
  3. Click on PROGRAM ADMISSION and then on ADMISSION APPLICATION.
  4. 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 (see above)
    • Fill out the remaining required information.
  5. 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.

Resources

CPA preparatory courses Registration Schedule
CPA preparatory courses FAQs
CPA preparatory courses Administrative Fees
CPA preparatory courses Information for Current Students
Questions?

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.