Why Become a CPA

A CPA designation can help you build a successful and rewarding career. It is a respected professional designation that is recognized across Canada and around the world.

As a CPA, you will gain valuable business, leadership, and decision-making skills and join a professional network of more than 20,000 CPAs across Western Canada.

With a CPA, You Can:

  • Work in many different industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, government, and more.
  • Pursue a variety of roles, from analyst and manager to senior leadership positions.
  • Build a stable career with strong long-term opportunities.
  • Develop skills in problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking.

CPAs do more than work with numbers. They help organizations make important decisions and plan for the future.

Is the CPA Designation Right for You?

Learning about the CPA designation is a great first step in deciding whether it's the right path for you.

A CPA provincial body recruitment officer or advisor can help you understand:

  • What a CPA designation could mean for your career goals.
  • The steps involved in becoming a CPA.
  • Scholarships, bursaries, and other financial support that may be available.
  • Career options and networking opportunities.
  • Whether the CPA program is a good fit for you.

Talk to a Student Recruitment Advisor

Provincial recruitment teams offer free information sessions where you can learn more about the CPA designation and the path to becoming a CPA.

You can also:

  • Attend networking events and panel discussions.
  • Book a one-on-one virtual advising appointment.
  • Get answers to your questions by phone or email.

Connect with the student recruitment team in the province where you live, or where you plan to live while pursuing the CPA designation. They can help you explore your options and make an informed decision about your future.

Provincial Student Recruitment Teams

Provincial CPA Organizations
Students Recruitment
CPA British Columbia
(Yukon residents are administered by CPA BC)		Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604.872.7222
Toll free: 1.800.663.2677
CPA Alberta
(NWT & Nunavut are administered by CPA AB)		Email: [email protected]
Toll free: 1.800.232.9
CPA SaskatchewanEmail: [email protected]
Phone: 306.359.0272
CPA Manitob​​aEmail: [email protected]
Phone: 204.943.1538
Toll free: 1.800.841.7148
Book a consultation with a CPA Program Advisor