CPA Canada Plagiarism Policy
Beginning in the Winter semester of the 2018 academic year, the new nationally-harmonized CPA Canada Plagiarism Policy was adopted by CPAWSB. This includes all CPA preparatory courses and CPA PEP modules.
When commencing CPA preparatory courses and CPA PEP, each learner agrees to a training contract, which includes declarations concerning plagiarism. Further information regarding academic honesty can be found in the CPA Canada Plagiarism Policy.
Appeals
The learner can appeal the decision to the Admissions and Standards Appeals Committee.
Learn more about CPAWSB appeals here.
CPA Harmonized Education Policy (HEP)
The CPA profession has harmonized education policies for CPA PEP, ACAF, and CPA preparatory courses.
CPAWSB Professional Conduct Policy
Anyone participating in CPAWSB-delivered education, including students in CPA preparatory courses, candidates in the CPA PEP, Advanced Certificate in Accounting and Finance (ACAF) national exam writers, and anyone enrolled in the Post-Designation Professional Accounting (PDPA) modules or Chartered Professional Accountants Reciprocity Examination (CPARE) are expected to behave and communicate professionally during their interactions with other learners, CPAWSB staff, or contractors. As stated in the CPA Harmonized Education Policies:
“Professional behaviour includes but is not limited to: adhering to provincial and regional
codes of conduct, behaving ethically, demonstrating integrity and honesty,
and exhibiting respect to others including all written and oral communication
with students, candidates, facilitators, session leaders, educational staff,
and provincial, regional, and national administrative staff.”
CPAWSB does not condone or tolerate any conduct, comment, gesture, or contact that may be considered derogatory, discriminatory, or harassment.
While CPAWSB understands that the CPA education requirements are demanding and place increased pressure on learners, all are expected to behave professionally in all interactions. CPAWSB learners will refrain from:
- Using profanity or making demeaning, offensive, or insulting written or verbal comments
- Conducting themselves unprofessionally at any CPAWSB event or activity
- Yelling or shouting
- Acting in an intimidating or aggressive manner
CPAWSB staff and contractors will end interactions with learners demonstrating unprofessional behavior and instances of unprofessional conduct may result in disciplinary action.