Frequently Asked Questions

Having a well-organized resume is crucial when applying for a job or if you are submitting it for assessment purposes. A polished resume should be reader-friendly, with clear headings that facilitate a smooth review of your experience, expertise, and abilities. 

The first step towards starting your CPA certification is to create a My CPA profile and submit a transcript assessment request. In this post we outline how to get started and address some common questions.

Do you need a reassessment? This blog post outlines information on when and how an International Designate applicant can request a reassessment after a transcript assessment has been completed.

This blog outlines what to do if you've completed a transcript assessment with CPAWSB and are eligible for a reassessment of your courses.

It can be overwhelming for some people to apply to become a CPA, and you may need help knowing where to begin or whom to ask for guidance. The CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) has a wide range of resources to help applicants and learners along their journey. The listings below will help you get started by contacting the right department.

As an international degree holder, do you wonder why you need to pay for the CPAWSB transcript assessment when you have paid for your third-party report? Read on to learn the reason. 

Core 1 is the first module of the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) and Candidates must meet a minimum set of requirements before they can start the module. This post answers some of the frequently asked questions on Core 1 requirements. 

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?