Create a profile in My CPA Portal.
Your profile allows you to:
- Update your personal, employment, and education information
- Apply for CPA PEP
- Register for modules
- Request and pay for a transcript assessment
- View and track required documents
- Access tax receipts and other records
Please keep your profile information accurate and up to date.
After creating your profile in My CPA Portal and setting up your password:
- Sign in to your My CPA Portal.
- Review your education history and ensure it is complete and accurate.
- Request a transcript assessment.
- Pay the transcript assessment fee.
The transcript assessment fee is non-refundable and subject to change.
You can request a transcript assessment for Core 1 registration until December 31, 2026.
See other important dates above the Admission Steps.
Temporary Residents and Foreign Nationals
If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident:
- Review study permit requirements before purchasing a transcript assessment.
- Determine whether a Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL) is required.
After your request is submitted, a document checklist will appear in your profile. These required documents vary by applicant type and are needed to determine your eligibility for CPA PEP.
Transcript Submission Options
Official transcripts may be submitted:
- Email electronically from the issuing institution to [email protected]
- Through approved services such as MyCreds
- By mail in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution
Do not send documents to provincial CPA offices, as they can delay your assessment results.
You will receive an email notification for each document we receive. You can also log in to see if any new documents are required for the assessment.
Transcript assessment Timeline
- Transcript assessment begins after all documents are received.
- Typical processing: 10 business days
- Assessment validity: 1 year
- For International Designates, your academic review will expire according to the expiration date on your letter of good standing
Do you have questions about our retention policy? See Personal Information Retention for more.
Need Help?
If you have questions about submitting documents or understanding application requirements, contact the Admission Advising team at [email protected] or 1.866.420.2350 ext. 6001#.
CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)
Apply if your assessment status is:
- PEP Eligible
- PEP Conditional Core 1
Important: The last date to register is November 23, and the late registration deadline with a late fee is January 13, 2027.
Need Help?
Contact the Admission Services team at [email protected] or 1.866.420.2350 ext. 6004#.
CPA Preparatory Courses and Other Options
Apply if your status is:
- PEP Ineligible
Depending on your situation and program availability, you may:
- Complete outstanding admission requirements and apply to CPA preparatory courses while they are still available.
- Apply to the new CPA Professional Program when admissions open.
- Enroll in CPA Knowledge Essentials or write the CPA Knowledge Assessment.
- Complete outstanding degree, GPA, credit-hour, or prerequisite course requirements through a recognized post-secondary institution.
An advisor can help you understand your options and choose the pathway that best fits your goals.
Need Help?
Contact the Admission Advising team at [email protected] or 1.866.420.2350 ext. 6001#.
On-time Registration
To register for Core 1 without a late fee, submit your CPA PEP admission application at least five business days before November 23, 2026. This allows time for your application to be processed before module registration closes.
Late Registration
If you miss the registration deadline, you may be eligible for the Core 1 wait list. To be considered, you must submit your CPA PEP admission application at least one month before the Core 1 start date.
Wait list fees apply. See the CPA PEP Fee Schedule for current fees.
Late registration deadline is January 13, 2027; a late fee applies.
International Designation Applicants
Applicants with eligible international designations under active Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) who receive advanced placement may continue to apply and register for available CPA PEP modules while offerings remain available.
Learn more: View the final CPA PEP module and exam offerings, deadlines, and transition information.