Learner Support launched in December 2018 with the objective to provide support to all CPAWSB learners in their development of technical and enabling competencies. Learner Support currently offers the following support services:
| Academic Advising |
Request academic advising support if you have been unsuccessful at the CFE or if you are looking for additional support. |
| Tutoring |
Connect with a network of CPA tutors familiar with CPA PEP and the CFE. |
| Mentoring |
Connect with a network of volunteer CPA Members who have successfully written CFE within the last two years. |
| Peer studying |
Connect with a network of peers looking to form study groups. |
| Accommodations |
Request accommodations for attendance, due to special circumstances, of a module workshop or examination. |
| Extensions |
Request a deadline extension for weekly module assignments in extenuating circumstances. |
| Feedback and complaints |
Request assistance with resolving conflicts during a module. |
| Additional Learning Resources |
Discover additional resources to assist learners with building technical and enabling competencies. |
| Contact us |
Reach out to Learner Support. |
Academic Advising
CPAWSB provides academic adviving support on demand via phone to assist Learners with the following:
Academic Advising Unsuccessful CFE Writers
- Interpreting CFE examination result transcript
- Assisting with the decision to appeal CFE results and/or request a CFE PAR
- Developing individualized study plans specific to candidate competency gaps
- Advising on the choice of selection of CFE role
- Other challenges (e.g., referrals to additional third-party counselling, waiver of attempts, etc.)
Other Academic Advising
- Advising on the choice of PEP elective modules
- Navigating additional learning and study resources available
- Discussing challenges with Capstone 1 group dynamics
Note: We offer these services free of charge to all CPAWSB Learners. Learners who are interested in academic advising should send an email to learnersupport@cpawsb.ca to schedule an appointment.
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Tutoring
CPAWSB provides Candidates the opportunity to connect with tutors (CPA Members; post-secondary educators; recent successful CFE writers) who are familiar with CPA PEP and the CFE and have indicated that they are willing to provide paid tutoring services to Learners.
At the beginning of each session, we post a list of tutors in the D2L newsfeed to assist Learners in connecting with a tutor. For inquiries regarding the tutor list, please contact learnersupport@cpawsb.ca.
Note: CPAWSB does not administer any tutoring arrangements, and the tutoring relationships are established directly between the candidate and the tutor. Tutoring services will have associated tutor costs, as determined by each tutor.
Disclaimer: CPAWSB is not responsible for the integrity or quality of tutors or administering any fees/payments outstanding. CPAWSB is not involved beyond training CPAWSB tutor and providing the initial listing of qualified tutors to Learners.
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Mentoring
Connect with recent successful CFE writers who volunteered to coach and mentor candidates in their preparation for the upcoming CFE. Mentor support may include sharing experiences related to their success, helping develop study plans and/or schedules, providing resources that may help with studying, and suggesting approaches to case writing.
CFE mentors are CPAWSB volunteers, and candidates should not expect to pay for any services that mentors offer.
To request a listing of CFE mentors, please send an email to learnersupport@cpawsb.ca
Peer Studying
Many Candidates find that having a study partner, whether in-person or online, is an excellent source of support during a PEP module to review concepts or for examination preparation. To assist those Candidates who are unable to easily find a peer to study with, due to either geographic location or nature of their employment, CPAWSB has created a list of Candidates looking to form a peer study group. Once a Candidate provides consent for CPAWSB to release their contact information (first name; email address; location), they will be added to the list as well as receive access to it. Candidates may then connect in-person or online with their peers to support one another throughout their PEP module. Common uses for peer study groups are to cross-mark cases and assignments or to form technical study groups.
Accommodations
Candidates may request an academic accommodation through “My CPA Portal” in the case of extenuating circumstances that may affect their ability to participate in a module or attempt its examination. Candidates must provide appropriate documentation, and additional information may be requested to approve the requested accommodation.
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Extensions
No late CPA PEP assignments will be accepted; however, extensions may be granted under extenuating circumstances. All extension requests are expected to be submitted with appropriate supporting documentation.
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Additional Learning Resources
A collection of useful publicly available resources to assist Learners throughout CPA PEP.
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Feedback and Complaints
CPAWSB is committed to providing a quality learning experience for all Learners. If you have concerns with your learning experience during your module, please contact Learner Support at learnersupport@cpawsb.ca.
Contact Us
| learnersupport@cpawsb.ca |
General questions/inquiries regarding any of the above support services. |
| cpaaccommodations@cpawsb.ca |
Provide documentation to support an existing workshop or examination accommodation request.
**NOTE: accommodation requests must first be initiated through “My CPA Portal”.
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| cpaextensions@cpawsb.ca |
Request a deadline extension for a CPA PEP module assignment. **NOTE: extensions are generally only granted in extenuating circumstances (death of a loved one; serious illness; compassionate care) |