CPA Canada PEP Examination Resources

CPA PEP Examination Regulations

Under the section "CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)", there are links to the documents "CPA In-Person Examination Regulations" and "CPA PEP Module Examination FAQ". These two documents will provide additional guidance on what to expect for all CPA PEP examinations.

Learn about the examination regulations associated with all CPA PEP Examinations by visiting the CPA Canada webpage.

CPA PEP Examination Software Requirements

All CPA PEP Exams are written electronically using a CPA-issued laptop computer at the CPA examination writing centre. These laptop computers are pre-loaded with the Surpass (SecureClient) examination platform used in all CPA PEP examinations. 

Learn about the Surpass platform by visiting the CPA Canada webpage, including links to other reference materials and additional information about the examination software.

Technical Updates on CPA PEP Examinations

The following CPA Canada webpage provides additional details on the updates that affect examinable material for all upcoming CPA PEP Examinations. This webpage provides an overview of what standards and legislation are testable on upcoming CPA PEP examinations and details the significant changes in financial reporting, assurance and taxation.

CPA Canada Core Modules Additional Information

The following CPA Canada webpage provides a breakdown of the content that is covered within the core modules. The webpage includes a link to one sample Core 1 case and an evaluation guide, and one sample Core 2 case and an evaluation guide that you can view and access.

The following CPA Canada webpage provides a breakdown of the content that is covered within the elective modules. The webpage includes a link to sample elective module cases (Assurance, Finance, Performance Management and Taxation) and evaluation guides that you can view and access.