Frequently Asked Questions

If you have recently completed any CPA prerequisite courses after getting your transcript assessment done, then you need to go through the Gap Verification process to update your transcript assessment.

On this week’s blog post, we answer your questions about official transcripts.

In this week’s blog post, we focus on the currency of education policy and what that means for courses that were completed 10 years ago.

Mature applicants are individuals who do not have a Canadian equivalent undergraduate degree but do have related work experience that may count towards waiving the degree and credit hours. This post outlines the criteria for entry under this category.

CPAWSB only grants exemptions for international core courses after reviewing course syllabi from when the course(s) was taken.

To assist you in obtaining all the required documentation for your transcript assessment, CPAWSB has created a document checklist, which you and CPAWSB staff will refer to, to determine what documents need to be submitted.

Have you ever wondered why you are asked several questions about your past when you complete an admission application for CPAWSB or complete annual re-enrollment?

Our Admission Advising team has put together a list of frequently asked admission questions (and answers).

Settling somewhere new can be daunting. If you are new to Canada and looking to enroll with the CPA Western School of Business to become a CPA, these handy resources will help you find what is most relevant to becoming a CPA in Western Canada. 

Are you unsure whether you should enter CPAWSB as a CPA preparatory course student or CPA PEP candidate? Is there a difference whether you are applying as a student or a candidate? Below we answer these and other questions and provide hints for a smooth admission process.

Prerequisite course requirements for CPA PEP can be met through CPA preparatory courses as well as through accredited programs at post-secondary institutions. Below we list the CPA PEP admission requirements, outline potential knowledge overlaps and gaps, and provide links to provincial transfer guides.

If you are an applicant with international education, there are additional steps you must take as a part of your application to the School and to study and work in Canada.

Below we outline how to get started and address some common questions.

After you create a My CPA profile, submitting a transcript assessment request is one of the first steps you take towards starting CPA certification. Below we outline how to get started and address some common questions.

Entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) typically requires a post- secondary degree and academic prerequisites. However, the School accepts applications for entry into from people who do not have post- secondary degrees, providing they meet additional criteria. Below we share some clarifications regarding mature student entry, application technicalities and additional information.

Moving to a new country brings with it many great opportunities. During this transition, you may also be navigating different languages, cultures, and employment practices. Below we outline some ways to make this transition to your education and work in Canada smoother.

We outline tips and specific information about CPA PEP transcript assessments.

So, you have requested and paid for a CPA transcript assessment. What’s next?

If you live in Western Canada, and you are seeking to attain the CPA designation through the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) or you are interested in enhancing your career potential by completing the Advanced Certificate in Accounting and Finance (ACAF), the first step is applying to the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB). To help you navigate that process, CPAWSB has a team of admission advisors who can help you from when you create a My CPA profile, throughout the enrollment process, and until you submit a program application and are accepted into CPA PEP, ACAF, or CPA preparatory courses.