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Apply for Admission to CPAWSB

Before registering for a module in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) or a CPA preparatory course, applicants must first be admitted to CPAWSB.

IMPORTANT: CPAWSB only accepts applications from people who will be governed by CPA bodies in Western Canada (BC, AB, SK, MB, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut). If you wish to register for CPA PEP or CPA preparatory courses outside of the Western Region, do not apply for admission to CPAWSB. Please contact CPA Ontario, CPA Atlantic, or CPA Quebec directly for more information about applying in those regions.

If you are a temporary resident applicant who requires a study permit with our Designated Learning Institution number, we strongly recommend reviewing the Temporary Residents – Study/Work Permits information on our website before requesting and paying for a transcript assessment. Please note that Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) are required in most cases. In some provinces PALs are no longer available or are very limited in availability. If you have questions or need support beyond what is provided on our website, contact details are available on the study permit webpage.

Select the Appropriate Applicant Type

Before starting the admission process it is important to identify your applicant type. Your applicant type will determine:

  • The admission steps you need to follow
  • The documents you will need to have submitted to CPAWSB
  • The resources and information you will need access to

1. Applicant with an International Designation

You are an active member in ‘good standing’ of an international accounting body.

Note: The MRA/RMA and MOU pathways do not apply to applicants who received their MRA/RMA or MOU designation membership through a recognition agreement with another accountancy body.

MRA/RMA

Member of an accounting body with a valid MRA-RMA with CPA Canada .

MOU - ICAP

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). 

MOU - ICAI

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). 

MOU - CIMA

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) members (CGMA, ACMA/FCMA).

MOU - ICAN

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) members (ACA, FCA).

MOU - ICMAP

Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) members.

Note: If the Admission requirements are not met under the MRA/RMA or MOU pathways, you may qualify to apply to CPA PEP under the IFAC Member pathway.

IFAC Member

An international designation from an accounting body that is a member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) .

2. Applicant holding or completing an international (non-Canadian) degree

Note: if you have also completed a Canadian undergraduate or master’s degree you should apply as an applicant with a Canadian degree.

International Degree

3. Applicant holding or completing a degree from a Canadian post-secondary institution

You are holding or completing a recognized 3-year applied degree, 4-year undergraduate degree, and/or a master’s (graduate) degree in any field of study from a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Canadian Degree

Graduated or will soon graduate from a Canadian post-secondary institution with a three or four-year undergraduate degree or master’s (graduate) degree. 

CPA Accredited Program

Graduated or will soon graduate from a CPA accredited program  (MAcc, MPAcc, etc.).

4. Applicant with NO degree, but at least eight years of relevant experience

You may qualify to enroll under Mature Status.

Mature Status

Other Applicant Types

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Re-admission to CPAWSB

You were previously enrolled in CPA PEP or CPA preparatory courses with CPAWSB and were expelled or withdrew voluntarily and you are now attempting to re-enroll with CPAWSB.

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Transferring to CPAWSB

You are currently enrolled in CPA PEP or CPA preparatory courses in Ontario, Quebec, or the Atlantic Provinces and are transferring into the Western Region and CPAWSB.

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Questions?

If you need assistance in determining the applicant type that best describes your educational standing, please contact an Admission Advisor by emailing [email protected] or calling 1.866.420.2350 ext. 6001.