Questions About International Education

All applicants with international education are required to submit a WES ICAP third-party evaluation. Have the WES report sent to:

CPA Western School of Business
301, 1253 - 91 Street SW
Edmonton, AB   T6X 1E9

WES has provided additional information on its website.

If your international accounting designation is from an IFAC recognized member accounting body, you may be eligible to challenge the exams for Core 1, Core 2, and two electives. You will need to request a transcript assessment to determine your placement in CPA PEP.

Exemptions are granted based on agreements reached between international accounting bodies and CPA Canada, outlined here. Please find your specified country/accounting body to see requirements for documentation, exemptions, and any recommended courses.

To validate that you are a member in good standing and meet all requirements to fulfill the MOU agreement, CPAWSB requires a Letter of Good Standing, directly from the international accounting organizations(s) confirming your membership with your accounting body. This allows CPAWSB to verify that you are a member in good standing with your accounting body, that you completed the educational program requirements, and the date you were admitted to membership through your accounting body.

A study permit is not required to request a transcript assessment; however, a study permit is required for anyone who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to enroll with CPAWSB.

If your document is not in English, please have a certified translation sent by mail to 

CPA Western School of Business
301, 1253 - 91 Street SW
Edmonton, AB   T6X 1E9

The third-party evaluation service and CPA Western School of Business are different organizations. The fee you paid for the third-party report is to verify your international education and identify the Canadian degree equivalency. The CPAWSB transcript assessment reviews the courses you completed and grades received, as identified on the transcript, to determine whether any CPA prerequisite exemptions can be granted.

• CPA number
• Current shipping address
• Name of the document requested
• Telephone number

Reports must be sent to CPAWSB directly from the Canadian third-party evaluation organization. Please arrange to have another copy sent directly from the third-party evaluation organization to: 

CPA Western School of Business
301, 1253 - 91 Street SW
Edmonton, AB   T6X 1E9

If the third-party evaluation was completed by a service in the United States, you will need a third-party assessment completed by a Canadian service.

• CPA number
• Current shipping address
• Name of the document requested
• Telephone number