Introduction to the PEP D2L Module

The Introduction to the PEP module is a self-study module, prepared by CPA Canada, that all active CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) candidates have complimentary access to on CPA Canada’s Desire2Learn (D2L) platform. This module is optional for candidates to complete.

Getting Started in Electives

You'll have access to a variety of study resources designed to help you prepare for and succeed in your elective modules.

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The elective technical review includes:

  • Diagnostic assessments that evaluate your proficiency in the technical competencies covered by your elective module:
    • Assurance: Assurance, Financial Reporting, and Strategy and Governance
    • Finance: Finance
    • Performance Management: Management Accounting and Strategy and Governance
    • Taxation: Taxation
  • A personalized syllabus focused on areas requiring additional study
  • Adaptive review activities that reinforce learning and provide additional practice opportunities
  • Access to the online CPA Canada Learning Library eBooks for Assurance, Finance, Management Accounting, Strategy and Governance, and Taxation
  • Technical review spotlight videos to help you navigate the uWorld technical review platform

Resources to help you become familiar with your elective module include:

  • Elective Syllabi, which outline the structure and technical topic coverage of each elective module
  • Elective Examination Blueprints, which describe the examination format and technical competency coverage for each elective examination

The case writing tutorial provides an overview of how to:

  • Outline a CPA PEP case
  • Write a CPA PEP case response
  • Debrief a sample case using a retired Core 1 examination case

Additional resources available through CPA Canada and CPAWSB include:

  • Introduction to the Profession, an optional self-study module covering ethical and professional conduct requirements, as well as the benefits and obligations of CPA membership
  • An optional PEP Orientation Module designed to familiarize learners with the CPA program
  • Information about academic integrity and the use of artificial intelligence
  • Resources available through the CPA Canada Certification Resource Centre