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CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) Modules for Indigenous Learners
The Core 1 Module is the first module of the CPA Professional Education Program. It develops management and financial accounting competencies, building upon the four core technical competency areas. It covers a wide range of essential concepts, theories, and skills relevant to the subject matter.
The Core 2 Module is the second module of the CPA Professional Education Program. It develops competencies in the areas of governance, strategy, risk management, and management decision-making.
Prerequisite: CPA PEP Core 1
The Assurance Elective Module is one of four elective modules offered in the CPA Professional Education Program (only 2 of the 4 electives* are required to be completed). It develops competencies necessary to perform both internal audit projects and external assurance engagements, through key concepts such as risk, materiality, and internal control.
Prerequisites:
- CPA PEP Core 1
- CPA PEP Core 2
*Learners pursing a career in public accounting must take the Assurance elective and Taxation elective.
The Performance Management Elective Module is one of four elective modules offered in the CPA Professional Education Program (only 2 of the 4 electives* are required to be completed). It develops the ability to contribute to strategic decision-making, support effective governance, manage and mitigate risk, and assess overall performance management.
*Learners pursing a career in public accounting must take the Assurance elective and Taxation elective.
Prerequisites:
- CPA PEP Core 1
- CPA PEP Core 2
This will be a two-hour webinar to introduce the profession, review learner conduct, and introduction to Core 1 and the D2L learning management system. Attendance is encouraged and the webinar will be recorded for candidates that are unable to attend.
At the start of each module, you will participate in a two-day In-Person Opening session to gather together, engage in community building, and be introduced to the profession. At the end of each module, the group will gather for a two-day In-Person Opening session to focus on exam preparation.
Throughout each module, whether virtual or in-person, you will participate in 2-day sessions with a smaller group of candidates. During these sessions, you will work through technical materials and be exposed to Indigenous content and context through guest speakers and activities.
As part of each module, you will have the opportunity to attend learning sessions. We are currently working on verifying which location(s) the In-Person Learning session will be held at, with the expectation that in-person participation will be available in BC and Alberta, subject to interest.
These optional webinars cover a variety of topics, including advice on writing objective-format questions, case planning, case writing, analyzing financial reporting issues, analyzing other module competencies, debriefing, and preparing for the exam. The webinars will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and seek help in completing assignments. The webinars will be recorded and available to all candidates.
For each module, there is a four-hour final exam that consists of objective-format and case-based questions. There are approximately 33 locations in western Canada where the exam can be taken. If you live in a remote location (150 km or more from an approved, pre-arranged exam location), arrangements can be made for you to take the exam closer to your location.
The asynchronous parts of each module allow you to learn and complete assessments independently at your own pace before each in-person or virtual learning session and before the final exam.
Each unit covers several eBook chapters. Each chapter includes a snapshot, written instruction, examples, e-lessons on select technical topics, summary problems, and multiple-choice practice questions.
Quizzes consists of 25 multiple-choice questions that have been selected to test your understanding of the technical topics in each unit.
Integrated problems draw from the technical topics covered in each unit and provide you with an opportunity to practise applying technical knowledge in an integrated manner.
Integrated problems are marked by a facilitator.
Practice cases provide you with an opportunity to hone your case-writing skills and apply technical knowledge in a 60-minute scenario. The practice case is designed to be written in exam-like conditions within the suggested time noted in the case.
Practice cases are marked by a facilitator.
Retired exam cases are cases that were included in a past module exam. Writing retired exam case is optional; however, you are strongly encouraged to write the cases under time-constrained exam conditions to prepare for the end of module exam.
After your facilitator has returned feedback on your integrated problem and practice case submissions, you can perform a debrief using the feedback received.
Schedules
These schedules cover the CPA PEP modules that are currently available and also modules planned for upcoming future sessions.
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Dates |
Session Description |
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Jul 27–28, 2024 |
In-Person Opening Session: Welcome event & module start |
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Aug 24–25, 2024 |
Virtual Learning Session 1 |
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Sep 21–22, 2024 |
Virtual Learning Session 2 |
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Oct 26–27, 2024 |
In-person Learning Session 3 |
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Nov 30–Dec 1, 2024 |
In-Person Closing Session: Exam preparation & Closing ceremonies |
Exam Dates
| Core 1 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Core 2 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Assurance Elective | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Exam Results Release | Jan 17, 2025 |
In-Person Locations for the 2024 Semester 2 - Summer/Fall Session
At this time, for the 2024 Semester - Summer/Fall Session, in-person sessions will be available in Vancouver and/or Edmonton, based on registration volumes.
Please note that the opportunity to influence new location launches ended on Monday, May 27, 2024, registration for the Vancouver and Edmonton locations will continue until a few weeks before the module starts. We continually strive to expand our offerings based on learner preferences, adding new modules and locations each semester to better serve our learners.
*Session dates and new module releases for 2025 Semester - 1 Winter/Spring are planned but subject to change. Planned module offerings* include Core 1, Core 2, Assurance elective, Performance Management elective.
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Dates |
Session Description |
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Jan 25–26, 2025* |
In-Person Opening Session: Welcome event & module start |
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Feb 22–23, 2025* |
Virtual Learning Session 1 |
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Mar 29–30, 2025* |
Virtual Learning Session 2 |
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Apr 26–27, 2025* |
In-person Learning Session 3 |
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Jun 7–8, 2025* |
In-Person Closing Session: Exam preparation & Closing ceremonies |
Exam Dates
| Core 1 | Jul 3, 2025* |
| Core 2 | Jul 2, 2025* |
| Assurance Elective | Jul 3, 2025* |
| Performance Management* | Jul 3, 2025* |
| Exam Results Release | Jul 18, 2025* |
In-Person Locations for the 2025 Semester 1 - Winter/Spring Session
We encourage all candidates to register for their module by Monday, November 25, 2024. In-person sessions will be available in Edmonton regardless of registration numbers. We are also considering locations in Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. If there aren't enough registrants for a particular location by November 25, it will not be available. Available locations will be confirmed by the end of the week following the registration deadline.
Please note that while the opportunity to influence new location launches ends on November 25, 2024, registration for existing locations will continue until a few weeks before the module starts. We continually strive to expand our offerings based on learner preferences, adding new courses, modules and locations each semester to server our learners.
*Session dates and new module releases for 2025 Semester 2 - Summer/Fall are planned but subject to change. Planned module offerings* include Core 1, Core 2, Assurance elective, and Performance Management elective.
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Dates |
Session Description |
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July 26–27, 2025* |
In-Person Opening Session: Welcome event & module start |
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Aug 23–24, 2025* |
Virtual Learning Session 1 |
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Sep 20–21,2025* |
Virtual Learning Session 2 |
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Oct 25–26, 2025* |
In-person Learning Session 3 |
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Nov 29–30, 2025* |
In-Person Closing Session: Exam preparation & Closing ceremonies |
Exam Dates
| Core 1 | Dec 18, 2025* |
| Core 2 | Dec 17, 2025* |
| Assurance Elective | Dec 18, 2025* |
| Performance Management* | Dec 18, 2025* |
| Exam Results Release | Jan 16, 2026* |
In-Person Locations for the 2025 Semester 2 - Summer/Fall Session
We encourage all candidates to register for their module by Monday, May 26, 2025. In-person sessions will be available in Edmonton regardless of registration numbers. We are also considering locations in Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. If there aren't enough registrants for a particular location by May 26, it will not be available. Available locations will be confirmed by the end of the week following the registration deadline.
Please note that while the opportunity to influence new location launches ends on May 26, 2025, registration for existing locations will continue until a few weeks before the module starts. We continually strive to expand our offerings based on learner preferences, adding new courses, modules and locations each semester to server our learners.
Fees
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Transcript assessment fee |
$150 |
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Initial registration fee |
$470 |
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Annual Candidate Dues |
$1,115 |
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Module fee |
$1,400 |
For Indigenous Candidates who are self-funding their education, please indicate that you're self-funding when you connect with a CPAWSB admission advisor and the advisor will connect you with Jacquie Haley. These fees are subject to GST, where applicable.
The above fees will include:
- The Core 1 module access and content.
- Supporting materials and exam.
- All reasonable travel and/or hotel costs for the in-person sessions.
- Some meal costs.
More information on travel arrangements will be provided upon registration.
To register in any further modules after successfully completing core 1, you will already have to be enrolled in CPA PEP. The following fees will apply.
Pay only for the module you are registering in:
| CPA PEP Core 2 Module fee | $1,400 |
| CPA PEP Assurance Elective fee | $1,400 |
| Annual Re-enrollment candidate Dues** (if applicable) | $1,115 |
**CPAWSB’s academic year runs from April 1 through March 31. Candidates must re-enroll in CPA PEP each year which simply means the annual Candidate fees ($1,115.00 + GST) must be paid before the candidate can register in modules that start after April 1. Notification is provided to candidates in December/January by email when annual Re-enrollment opens.
For Indigenous Candidates who are self-funding their education, please indicate that you're self-funding when you connect with a CPAWSB admission advisor and the advisor will connect you with Jacquie Haley. These fees are subject to GST, where applicable.
The Module fees above include:
- Module access and content
- Supporting materials and exam
- All reasonable travel and/or hotel costs for the in-person sessions
- Some meal costs.
More information on travel arrangements will be provided upon registration.
Ready to register in a module or start the enrollment process?
If you have questions or are interested in participating in any of these modules, please fill out the Information Request Form and we will follow up with you and answer all your questions and if/when you are ready to enroll we will help you get started.
