CPA Professional Program Transition Overview

The Transition Policies explains how candidates transitioning to the CPA Professional Program can receive recognition for the learning and experience they have successfully completed in CPA PEP. Please note, existing CPA PEP policies remain in place for CPA PEP candidates until they complete the program or transition to the CPA Professional Program.

For a visual overview of CPA Professional Program components required based on CPA PEP completion, select the element you have completed.

*Accounting major/All CPA preparatory courses complete.

All practical experience requirements must be met before starting CPA Professional Readiness.

Note: The final offering of Core 1 starts in May 2027, with the exam in June 2027.


All practical experience requirements must be met before starting CPA Professional Readiness.

Note: The final offering of Core 2 starts in July 2027, with the exam in September 2027.

All practical experience requirements must be met before starting CPA Professional Readiness.

Note: The final offering of Core 1 starts in May 2027, with the exam in June 2027.

*Accounting major/All CPA preparatory courses complete.

All practical experience requirements must be met before starting CPA Professional Readiness.

Note: The final offering of Core 1 starts in May 2027, with the exam in June 2027.


All practical experience requirements must be met before starting CPA Professional Readiness.

Note: The final offering of Core 2 starts in July 2027, with the exam in September 2027.


All practical experience requirements must be met before starting CPA Professional Readiness.

Note: The final offering of Core 1 starts in May 2027, with the exam in June 2027.