FAQ

Refer to your specific program page for more information on ‘How to Register’.

Late registration requests are considered up to three weeks before the module start date.

A late registration fee will apply for late registrants. Please contact PDPA@cpawsb.ca for more information.

Yes, when you register for a full module, the exam registration is automatically created so you do not need to register for the exam separately. You will select your preferred exam location when you register for the module.

Your CPA Canada Member/Customer Number is required to create a profile (obtainable from invoices from CPA Canada or by contacting our Members'/Customer Services department at 1-800-268-3793 or locally at 416-977-0748).

Your CPA Canada Member/Customer Number consists of the letter 'C' followed by a series of numbers. i.e. C1234567.

All module materials are provided electronically, therefore you are expected to have a computer and internet connection to access these files. At least 1 GB of RAM, 100 MB of free hard-drive space, and a free USB port are required to support software and applications used during the module.

Registrants will receive access to the online learning platform (D2L) and Knotia at least one day before the module start date. More information regarding the learning platform and materials will be sent to registrants approximately two weeks before the module starts.

Registrants will receive access to D2L at least one day before the module start date. If you require technical assistance with D2L, please visit the Helpdesk portal at: https://cpacanada.service-now.com/support

The Learning eBooks have moved from D2L to Knotia. You will receive access to these materials once you have been admitted to the program.

The suggested study schedule for each module can be found within the “Survival Guide” document. This document contains the weekly suggested readings from the Knotia Learning eBooks. You will receive access to this document along with your module materials at the module start date. However, you also have early access to this document in the D2L “Introduction to PEP” Module.

A webinar will be held for module registrants a few days before the module start date. More details will follow two weeks before the module start date.

You can withdraw by following the guidance provided in the Registration and withdrawal guide. Refunds are available as follows, based on when the withdrawal request is received:

• 70 percent of module fees refunded after the registration deadline
• 50 percent of module fees refunded two weeks prior to module start date
• No refunds will be issued once access to the module materials has been granted

There is an optional workshop associated with the PDPA PEP Taxation module. There is no workshop associated with the PDPA module and CPARE module; however, My CPA portal was not designed to handle course registrations without workshops. Until the system is updated, you will need to select a workshop location to satisfy the system and complete your registration.

Invoice history is available on the My CPA Portal by clicking ‘My Profile’ on the left-hand menu (found under My CPA); from there, click on ‘CPA Account and you should be able to find a listing of all payments made to the School. Please ensure that you are accessing the portal from a desktop or laptop computer, as the invoice page may not be available via a mobile device. It may take up to one business day for payments to be posted to your account.

Yes, examination location preferences are guaranteed.

You can request a change of exam location after you register for the exam by emailing cpamodule@cpawsb.ca. They will do their best to accommodate any requested changes; however, after the registration period closes all location changes are subject to location capacity.

You can request to write your exam in an exam centre outside of the CPAWSB region by emailing cpamodule@cpawsb.ca at least four weeks before the exam. Granting the request is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the other region.

Deferrals can be completed through the My CPA portal for any reason and there will be a fee associated with this option. Deferrals can be made up to three business days after the examination. Please note that if you defer an exam, you are required to write at the next immediate offering or your deferred exam will count as an unsuccessful attempt. There is no option to defer a deferred exam.

Please contact PDPA@cpawsb.ca for specific examination deferral instructions, fees, and required documentation. The deferral fee may be waived in cases of documented extenuating circumstances.

The list of cities for the examinations is detailed in My CPA Portal during the registration process. Please indicate the city/cities in which you can attend the examination at the time of registration.

The PDPA and CPARE examination must be written in-person at a CPA Exam centre.

The PDPA Tax examination may be written online.

The applicant must complete both the Tax and Assurance Elective modules and pass the module exams. Then pass the CFE with depth in Financial Reporting and the Audit role.

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Pass the CFE (any role/any depth) and then pass the PDPA examination.

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If seeking compilation license in the provinces that offer tiered licensing registration, candidates are required to pass the PDPA Taxation examination in addition to passing the CFE. For more information, please contact the provincial CPA body located in the province in which you reside, or plan to reside.

If you have determined you need to register for the PDPA or PDPA Taxation examination, please contact PDPA module administration at PDPA@cpawsb.ca.