Academic Eligibility
CPA Professional Education Program Candidates
Academic Eligibility Threshold for PEP Modules
This webpage refers to the following CPA Canada policy resources:
To ensure eligibility to proceed to the module-end examination, candidates must achieve a minimum overall module grade of 75 percent and attend the module workshop. The overall module grade is a cumulative number and increases from week-to-week as various module activities and assignments are completed. This running total is viewable in the Grades section of each D2L module home page.
When determining the overall module grade, the online portions of the module are weighted as follows:
- Integrated Problem: 30%
- Practice Case: 30%
- MCQ’s, academic integrity quiz, module workshop pre-work: 30%
- Workshop participation: 10%
More information on grade weighting can be found in the CPA Canada – CPA PEP Candidate Guide in the “Assessment and Examinations” section.
At various stages throughout the module, candidates who are on track to maintain eligibility should see a minimum overall module grade similar to one of the module thresholds below.
Unit | Core 1 | Core 2 | Assurance | Finance | Performance Management | Tax |
1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2 | 5.71% | N/A | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.50% | N/A |
3 | 15.36% | 9.04% | 22.50% | 10.00% | 22.50% | 9.04% |
4 | 25.00% | 18.85% | 32.50% | 32.50% | 32.50% | 21.15% |
5 | 36.79% | 28.65% | 42.50% | 42.50% | 42.50% | 43.27% |
6 | 53.57% | 40.77% | 52.50% | 52.50% | 52.50% | 53.08% |
7 | 63.21% | 62.88% | 62.50% | 62.50% | 62.50% | 62.88% |
8 | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% |
Week | Capstone 1 | Capstone 2 |
1 | 11.11% | 4.35% |
2 | 22.22% | 13.04% |
3 | 33.33% | 21.74% |
4 | 33.33% | 43.48% |
5 | 44.44% | 52.17% |
6 | 55.56% | 60.87% |
7 | 55.56% | 73.91% |
8 | 66.67% | N/A |
Maintaining Eligibility
Candidates who have missed past assignments due to extenuating circumstances may be granted retroactive extensions to allow for late submissions. If an extension is granted, this can provide an opportunity to raise the overall module grade and receive facilitator feedback.
For more information regarding extenuating circumstances and how to make an extension request, please visit the Extensions webpage on the CPAWSB website.
Eligibility to write the module-end examination may be impacted if candidates do not attend partial or all of the module workshop. However, candidates may submit an “Accommodation Request” through My CPA Portal. If a workshop accommodation is approved, candidates will complete the necessary makeup activities to ensure eligibility to proceed to the module-end examination.
Please visit CPA PEP Workshop Accommodations for more information.
Additional Information
If you are experiencing extenuating circumstances that may be impacting your module academic eligibility, please see the withdrawal deadlines on the CPA PEP Schedules webpage on the CPAWSB website.
CPA Professional Program Candidates
Academic Eligibility Threshold for CPA Professional Program Modules
This webpage refers to the following program policy resources:
A module is successfully completed when you meet the passing requirements for all required learning activities within the module. This includes completing all scheduled workshops, assignments, and assessments required for the module.
Important: Attendance at all mandatory workshops is required as part of successfully completing the module.
Information on specific learning activities to be completed within each module is to come.
Failure to successfully complete a module will result in a failed module attempt. Modules are designed to be completed sequentially, with each module serving as a prerequisite for the next.
Learners must successfully complete all module learning activities to be deemed eligible to write the associated examination.
CPA Professional Program Modules
Eligibility for the Foundational Development Module requires satisfaction of admission requirements and confirmation of admission approval by CPAWSB and the applicable CPA Provincial body.
- Foundational Development Module → Foundational Development Exam
Eligibility for the CPA Core Module requires successful completion of the Foundational Development Module and Foundational Development Exam.
- Core – Common → Professional Final Exam Part 1 (Common)
- Core – Licensure → Professional Final Exam Part 1 (Licensure)
Learners will choose either the Core – Common or Core – Licensure module to complete this requirement
Eligibility for the CPA Leadership Module requires successful completion of the CPA Core Module.
- CPA Leadership → Professional Final Exam – Part II
CPA Professional Readiness Module
Eligibility for the CPA Professional Readiness Module requires successful completion of:
- Professional Final Exam Part I
- Professional Final Exam Part II
- Completion of Experience Requirements
Learners will not be able to register for the CPA Professional Readiness Module until all the requirements above are met.
- CPA Professional Readiness → Professional Final Exam – Part III