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Engaging Indigenous Learners

The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Alberta (AFOA Alberta), the Chartered Professional Accountants Western School of Business (CPAWSB), and CPA Canada announce an innovative accounting education pilot for Indigenous learners. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, this pilot addresses systemic barriers and incorporates Indigenous content, context and culture to increase Indigenous representation in accounting.

These courses are based on the regular CPA certification program but will be tailored to address the challenges unique to Indigenous learners and incorporate Indigenous culture and context in the program. 

Transformational Learning Experience

Indigenous learners encounter significant obstacles within post-secondary and professional education due to societal biases, colonial legacy, and other barriers. Recognizing these pervasive issues, the pilot program is dedicated to redefining the conventional approach to accounting education.

In conjunction with subject matter experts from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, CPA Canada incorporated content relevant to their communities and reflective of their world views and experiences in the learning materials.

The courses are:

 
Developed by Indigenous subject matter experts
Supported by Indigenous facilitators
Taught by Indigenous instructors

Upcoming Courses and Modules - January 2024

We will be offering the next round of courses and modules in January 2024.

Two of the fourteen essential prerequisites for the CPA PEP:

  • Introductory Financial Accounting (IFA) Course
  • Introductory Management Accounting (IMA) Course
     

The Two Core modules of the CPA Professional Education Program:

  • CPA PEP Core 1 Module
  • CPA PEP Core 2 Module
Info on upcoming courses/modules and registration
CPA Indigenous Courses & Modules Webinar
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CPA Indigenous Courses & Modules Webinar

Watch a recording this live webinar where you’ll hear from three Indigenous learners and their experience participating in one-of-a-kind Indigenous CPA modules and courses that we launched last Spring.

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Scholarship

CPA Alberta - Indigenous Scholarship
CPA SK - All Learners
CPA BC - All Learners
CPA MB - All Learners

Partnerships and Opportunities

The pilot launch is a significant step in the accounting profession's journey toward supporting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

As the pilot continues, we are seeking partnerships with community leaders, businesses, organizations, and Indigenous CPAs to support this initiative as well as similar future initiatives. To learn more about this transformative opportunity and to join us in shaping a more inclusive future for accounting.

Reach Out for Partnerships and Opportunities