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CPA Professional Education Program

The CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) is a part-time, graduate-level program.
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New CPA admissions to CPA PEP will permanently close on August 31, 2026.*

Applications to the current CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) close permanently on August 31, 2026.  Processing of submitted applications will be paused from Sept 10–Oct 19, 2026, as we transition to a new admission process for the CPA Professional Program (launching 2027). This is your final opportunity to enroll in the current CPA program and be eligible to register for the Fall 2026 semester or the Winter 2027 semester (last Core 1 offering). There will be no exceptions.  

*If you are currently taking CPA Preparatory courses, this does not impact your admission into CPA PEP.

You will not be able to submit applications to the CPA Program between September 1 and October 19, 2026. If you would like help with planning your CPA path or be notified when the admission process for the new program is available, please contact your regional student recruitment advisor.  

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Overview

CPA PEP is comprised of a series of six modules focused on preparing CPA candidates for a career in business and accounting, targeted toward mid-level to management-level positions. 

The path through the six PEP modules is flexible with various start dates, choice of breaks, and two scheduled Common Final Exams each year.  The CPA PEP Pathways outline multiple options through the program.

Courses

To complete the CPA PEP, you must complete six modules and the Common Final Examination (CFE).

Two Core Modules

  • Core 1: focuses on financial accounting and reporting
  • Core 2: ​focuses on management accounting, planning, and control

Two Elective Modules (out of these four)

  • Performance Management
  • Taxation
  • Audit & Assurance
  • Finance

Two capstone modules

  • Capstone Integrative Module (Capstone 1)
    • ​Deepens strategic leadership competencies by using the knowledge acquired in prerequisite and earlier modules in a professional, team setting. You will complete a large business case, which relates to Day 1 of the CFE.
  • Capstone Examination Preparation Module (Capstone 2)
    • Focuses on preparing candidates for entry into the profession by applying competencies acquired throughout the CPA program in complex and highly integrative cases. You will develop your enabling competencies in situations which simulate real-life projects and assignments that newly certified CPAs may encounter in their careers.

Common Final Exam (CFE)

The Common Final Exam (CFE) is a three-day examination requiring candidates to demonstrate depth and breadth of competency development in accordance with the CPA Competency Map.

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Course Sequence

Two Core Courses

Core 1: Financial Accounting and Reporting
Core 2: ​Management Accounting, Planning & Control

Two Elective Modules

Performance Management
Taxation
Audit & Assurance
Finance

Two Capstone Modules

Capstone Integrative Module (Capstone 1)
Capstone Examination Preparation Module (Capstone 2)

Flexible Pathway

We understand that every candidate is unique, which is why we offer flexible program pathways:

TRADITIONAL PATHWAY

The majority of candidates will take their courses in a linear sequence, focusing on one module per semester and taking breaks where their individual circumstances may require. While up to six years is allowable for PEP coursework, the most common timeframes are between 16 to 24 months. Within these rules, there is great flexibility to customizing the PEP path. Candidates can easily choose from various scheduling options and course modalities, including the fast-track and extended courses outlined below:

FAST-TRACK PATHWAY

Candidates have access to faster pathways by taking PEP Core 1 and Core 2 simultaneously and/or PEP Elective 1 and Elective 2 simultaneously. This option is generally of interest to candidates who are not working for a period of time and can dedicate an average of 40 hours per week to their CPA studies.

With this approach, candidates can complete their first four modules during two full-time terms (Core 1, Core 2, Elective 1, Elective 2) and then finish their final coursework in two additional part-time terms (Capstone 1, Capstone 2, and the CPA Common Final Exam) and allowing for shorter program combinations, as follows:

  • Summer start: 10-month CPA PEP path
  • Fall start: 11-month CPA PEP path
  • Spring start: 13-month CPA PEP path
  • Winter start: 16-month CPA PEP path

EXTENDED PATHWAY

For other candidates, flexibility is more important than speed. In support of this, CPA Atlantic School offers extended versions of Core 1, Core 2, and the four PEP electives every summer term and every winter term (i.e. every second PEP semester).

Candidates who would prefer a more generous timeline to study and absorb the course material may choose to take the extended modality, which comprises the same content and structure as the regular course, but over an extended 20-week offering rather than the usual eight weeks. Candidates can take the extended Core 1 on its own, or choose to simultaneously take extended Core 1 and Core 2 together, bringing average study time back up to approximately 20 hours per week. This is applicable to the PEP electives as well.

Visualizing your CPA PEP Path

Options for Core 1 and Core 2
Pathways
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 3
SEMESTER 4
Regular
- Estimated 20 hours of weekly study
- One course over one semester
- Breaks are allowed between semesters
- Take up to 6 years for CPA PEP and CFE
Core 1
Core 2
Fast-Track
- Estimated 40 hours of weekly study
- Two courses over one semester
Core 1
Core 2
Extended
- Estimated 10 hours of weekly study
- One course over two semesters
Core 1
Core 2
Options for Elective 1 and Elective 2
pathways
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 3
SEMESTER 4
Regular
- Estimated 20 hours of weekly study
- One course over one semester
- Take up to 6 years for CPA PEP and CFE
- Breaks are allowed between semesters
Elective 1
Elective 2
Fast-Track
- Estimated 40 hours of weekly study
- two courses over one semester
Elective 1
Elective 2
Extended
- Estimated 10 hours of weekly study
- One course over two semesters
Elective 1
Elective 2
The CPA Common Final Examination (CFE) and two Capstone courses are offered twice per year, as per the CPA PEP schedule expansion introduced nationally in 2020.
Capstone Module and the CFE
pathways
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 3
SEMESTER 4
Regular
- Back to back
- Lead into the Common Final Exam (CFE)
- Offered twice a year
Capstone 1
Capstone 2
CFE

Fees and Schedules

CPA PEP Fees

CPA Eligibility Assessments & Secondary Program Fees
  • Eligibility Assessment fee for transcripts from institutions inside Canada, The United States, and Bermuda
    • $140 (Non-refundable) +HST
  • Eligibility Assessment fee for transcripts from institutions outside Canada, The United States, and Bermuda
    • $365 (Non-refundable) +HST
  • Program licensing fee
    • $980 (Non-refundable) +HST
  • CPA candidate dues (prorated to March 31 from date of program enrollment)
    • $845 (April 1 to March 31) (Recurring & non-refundable) +HST
    • Candidates will be issued a renewal invoice on April 1 for $845 + HST, and it must be paid before they can register for any modules that start after April 1.
  • Late registration fee
    • $250 (Non-refundable)
CPA PEP Module & Exam Fees
  • Core 1
    • $1,910 + HST
  • Core 2
    • $1,595 + HST
  • Elective Module 1
    • $1,595 + HST
  • Elective Module 2
    • $1,595 + HST
  • Capstone 1
    • $1,595 + HST
  • Capstone 2
    • $1,595 + HST
  • Subtotal CPA PEP module tuition fees over the six modules
    • $9,885 +HST

 

  • CPA PEP Challenge Exam*
    • $530 + HST (Core 1, Core 2, and Electives only)
  • CPA PEP Re-Write Exam*
    • $530 + HST
  • Late registration fee:
    • $250
  • Workshop or Assignment Accommodation fee (per day)
    • $185 + HST

**Not all students are eligible to re-write or challenge a CPA PEP module exam. Please visit this page and review the CPA Harmonized Education Policy (Vol.1) for the CPA PEP for additional information on challenge and re-write exam eligibility.

CPA PEP Module/Exam Withdrawal & Deferral Fees
  • Course withdrawal prior to course start date & prior to 4th Friday: As outlined in student contract
  • Course withdrawal prior to course start date: No fee
  • Course withdrawal for Core 1 after course start date: No refund as outlined in student contract
  • Course withdrawal after course start date & after 4th Friday: No refund
  • Course deferral (prior to module start date): No fee
  • Course deferral (after module start date & prior to 4th Friday):
    • $425+ HST
  • Exam withdrawal or deferral fee (applicable from date registration was submitted, regardless of payment status):
    • $425 + HST
CPA PEP Module Review & Appeal Fees
  • Core, Electives, and Capstone 1 Module result review fee
    • $230 +HST
  • Audit of a module fee
    • $690 +HST
  • Administrative appeal fee
    • $475 +HST
CPA Transcript & Enrollment Letter Fees
  • CPA Official Transcript Request (current and former students): 
    • $30 +HST
  • Letter confirming enrollment in the CPA PEP:
    • No charge

Please email registrations@cpaatlantic.ca to request a transcript or confirmation of enrollment letter.

Common Final Examination (CFE)
  • Common Final Examination, 3-day exam
    • $1,940 +HST
  • Common Final Exam Deferral Fee
    • $425 +HST
CFE Re-Write Fees
  • Day 1 only
    • $845 +HST
  • Day 2 and day 3 only
    • $1,480 +HST
  • All 3 days
    • $1,940 +HST
CFE Appeal Fees
  • Day 1 appeal only
    • $250 +HST
  • Day 2 and day 3 appeal only
    • $495 +HST
  • All three days appeal
    • $725 +HST
Performance Analysis Report (PAR) Fees
  • Day 1, PAR only
    • $390 +HST
  • Days 2 and 3, PAR only
    • $780 +HST
  • Days 1, 2, and 3, PAR only
    • $1,145 +HST
  • Appeal and PAR (day 1 only)
    • $600 +HST
  • Appeal and PAR (day 2 and day 3 only)
    • $1,200 +HST
  • Appeal and PAR (all 3 days)
    • $1,765 +HST

CPA PEP Schedules

Course and exam Registration and payment deadline* Re-write and Challenge Registration Deadline** Start Date Workshops Exam Date and Time (AST) Results released on D2L Appeals deadline
Core 1 Mar. 26

Apply by Jan. 23
to guarantee your spot in CPA PEP		 May 4 May 2 Orientation:
May 2-3
Workshop:
June 6-7		 June 30
9:00 am (AT)		 July 17
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 21
Core 2 Mar. 26 May 4 May 2 June 13-14 June 29
9:00 am (AT)		 July 17
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 21
Performance Management Mar. 26 May 4 May 2 May 9-10 June 30
9:00 am (AT)		 July 17
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 21
Assurance Mar. 26 May 4 May 2 May 16-17 June 30
9:00 am (AT)		 July 17
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 21
Finance Mar. 26 May 4 May 2 May 23-24 June 29
9:00 am (AT)		 July 17
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 21
Taxation Mar. 26 May 4 May 2 May 30-31 June 29
9:00 am (AT)		 July 17
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 21
Capstone 1 Mar. 26 N/A May 9 May 9-10 July 3-9 July 10
1:00 pm (AT)		 N/A
Capstone 2 Feb. 26 N/A Apr. 11 Apr. 11-12 N/A TBA N/A
Common Final Exam Feb. 26 N/A N/A N/A June 2-4 Aug. 21
9:00 am (AT)		 Sep. 8

Course and exam Registration and payment deadline* Re-write and Challenge Registration Deadline** Start Date Workshops Exam Date and Time (AST) Results released on D2L Appeals deadline
Core 1 June 18 July 22 July 25 Orientation:
July 25-26
Workshop:
Aug. 29-30		 Sept. 24
9:00 am (AT)		 Oct. 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 Oct. 13
Core 1 Extended
(last extended module offering)		 June 18 N/A July 25 Orientation: July 25-26
Workshop: Oct. 24 & 25		 Dec. 17
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan 19
Core 2 June 18 July 22 July 25 Sep. 5-6 Sept. 23
9:00 am (AT)		 Oct. 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 Oct. 13
Core 2 Extended June 18 N/A July 25 Nov. 7 - 8 Dec. 16
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan 19
Performance Management June 18 July 22 July 25 Aug. 1-2 Sept. 24
9:00 am (AT)		 Oct. 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 Oct. 13
Performance Management Extended
(last extended module offering)		 June 18 N/A July 25 Aug. 15 - 16 Dec. 17
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan 19
Assurance June 18 July 22 July 25 Aug. 8-9 Sept. 24
9:00 am (AT)		 Oct. 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 Oct. 13
Assurance Extended
(last extended module offering)		 June 18 N/A July 25 Aug. 29 - 30 Dec. 17
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan 19
Finance June 18 July 22 July 25 Aug. 15-16 Sept. 23
9:00 am (AT)		 Oct. 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 Oct. 13
Finance Extended
(last extended module offering)		 June 18 N/A July 25 Sep. 19 - 20 Dec. 16
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan 19
Taxation June 18 July 22 July 25 Aug. 22-23 Sept. 23
9:00 am (AT)		 Oct. 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 Oct. 13
Taxation Extended
(last extended module offering)		 June 18 N/A July 25 Oct. 3 - 4 Dec. 16
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan 19
Capstone 2 June 11 N/A July 25 July 25-26 N/A N/A N/A

Course and exam Registration and payment deadline* Re-write and Challenge Registration Deadline** Start Date Workshops Exam Date and Time (AST) Results released on D2L Appeals deadline
Admissions to CPA PEP will permanently close on August 31, 2026+
Core 1 Sep. 10
Apply by July 31
to guarantee your spot in CPA PEP		 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Orientation:
Oct. 17-18
Workshop:
Nov. 21-22		 Dec. 17
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan. 19
Core 2 Sep. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Nov. 28-29 Dec. 16
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan. 19
Performance Management Sep. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oct. 24-25 Dec. 17
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan. 19
Assurance Sep. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Dec. 17
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan. 19
Finance Sep. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Nov. 7-8 Dec. 16
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan. 19
Taxation Sep. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Nov. 14-15 Dec. 16
9:00 am (AT)		 Jan. 15
1:00 pm (AT)		 Jan. 19
Common Final Exam June 11 N/A N/A N/A Sep. 15-17 Dec. 4
9:00 am (AT)		 Dec. 21
Applications to CPA PEP close August 31, 2026. +

Course and exam Registration and payment deadline* Re-write and Challenge Registration Deadline** Start Date Workshops Exam Date and Time (AST) Results released on D2L Appeals deadline
Admissions to CPA PEP will permanently close on August 31, 2026+
Core 1
(Last module offering)		 Jan. 7
Apply by Aug 31
to guarantee your spot in CPA PEP+		 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Orientation:
Jan. 23-24
Module:
Feb. 27-28 		March 24
9:00 am (AT) 		April 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 April 13
Core 2 Jan. 7 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 March 6 & 7  March 23
9:00 am (AT) 		April 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 April 13
Core 2 Extended
(Last extended module offering)		 Jan. 7 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 May 8 & 9 June 29
9:00 am (AT) 		July 16
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 20
Performance Management Jan. 7 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Jan. 30 & 31  March 24
9:00 am (AT) 		April 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 April 13
Assurance Jan. 7 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Feb. 6 & 7  March 24
9:00 am (AT) 		April 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 April 13
Finance Jan. 7 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Feb. 13 & 14  March 23
9:00 am (AT) 		April 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 April 13
Taxation Jan. 7 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Feb. 20 & 21  March 23
9:00 am (AT) 		April 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 April 13
Applications to CPA PEP close August 31, 2026. +

Course and exam Registration and payment deadline* Re-write and Challenge Registration Deadline** Start Date Workshops Exam Date and Time (AST) Results released on D2L Appeals deadline
Core 1 (EXAM ONLY) March 18 April 14 N/A N/A June 30
9:00 am (AT) 		July 16
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 20
Core 2 March 18 April 14 May 1 June 12 & 13 June 29
9:00 am (AT) 		July 16
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 20
Performance Management March 18 April 14 May 1 May 8 & 9 June 30
9:00 am (AT) 		July 16
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 20
Assurance March 18 April 14 May 1 May 15 & 16 June 30
9:00 am (AT) 		July 16
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 20
Finance March 18 April 14 May 1 May 22 & 23 June 29
9:00 am (AT) 		July 16
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 20
Taxation March 18 April 14 May 1 May 29 & 30 June 29
9:00 am (AT) 		July 16
1:00 pm (AT)		 July 20
Capstone 1 March 18 N/A May 8 May 8 & 9 July 2 - 8 July 9
1:00 pm (AT)		 N/A

Course and exam Registration and payment deadline* Re-write and Challenge Registration Deadline** Start Date Workshops Exam Date and Time (AST) Results released on D2L Appeals deadline
Core 2 (LAST MODULE & EXAM OFFERING) June 17 July 21 July 24 Sep. 4 & 5 Sep. 22
9:00 am (AT) 		Oct. 8
1:00 pm (AT)		 Oct. 12
Performance Management June 17 July 21 July 24 July 31 & Aug. 1 Sep. 23
9:00 am (AT) 		Oct. 8
1:00 pm (AT)		 Oct. 12
Assurance June 17 July 21 July 24 Aug. 7 & 8 Sep. 23
9:00 am (AT) 		Oct. 8
1:00 pm (AT)		 Oct. 12
Finance June 17 July 21 July 24 Aug. 14 & 15 Sep. 22
9:00 am (AT) 		Oct. 8
1:00 pm (AT)		 Oct. 12
Taxation June 17 July 21 July 24 Aug. 21 & 22 Sep. 22
9:00 am (AT) 		Oct. 8
1:00 pm (AT)		 Oct. 12
Capstone 2 June 10 N/A July 17 July 17 & 18 N/A N/A N/A
Common Final Exam June 10 N/A N/A N/A Sep 8-10, 2027 TBD TBD

Course and exam Registration and payment deadline* Re-write and Challenge Registration Deadline** Start Date Workshops Exam Date and Time (AST) Results released on D2L Appeals deadline
Performance Management Sep. 9 Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 & 24 Dec. 16
9:00 am (AT) 		Jan. 14, 2028 Jan. 18, 2028
Assurance Sep. 9 Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 30 & 31 Dec. 16
9:00 am (AT) 		Jan. 14, 2028 Jan. 18, 2028
Finance Sep. 9 Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Nov. 6 & 7 Dec. 15
9:00 am (AT) 		Jan. 14, 2028 Jan. 18, 2028
Taxation Sep. 9 Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Nov. 13 & 14 Dec. 15
9:00 am (AT) 		Jan. 14, 2028 Jan. 18, 2028
Common Final Exam June 10 N/A N/A N/A Sep 8-10, 2027 TBD TBD

Course and exam Registration and payment deadline* Re-write and Challenge Registration Deadline** Start Date Workshops Exam Date and Time (AST)++ Results released on D2L Appeals deadline
Performance Management
(Last module & exam offering)		 Jan. 6 Jan. 26 Jan. 29 Feb. 5 & 6 March 29
9:00 am (AT)++		 April 18
1:00 pm (AT)		 April 21
Assurance
(Last module & exam offering)		 Jan. 6 Jan. 26 Jan. 29 Feb. 12 & 13 March 29
9:00 am (AT)++		 April 18
1:00 pm (AT)		 April 21
Finance
(Last module & exam offering)		 Jan. 6 Jan. 26 Jan. 29 Feb. 19 & 20 March 29
9:00 am (AT)++		 April 18
1:00 pm (AT)		 April 21
Taxation
(Last module & exam offering)		 Jan. 6 Jan. 26 Jan. 29 Feb. 26 & 27 March 29
9:00 am (AT)++		 April 18
1:00 pm (AT)		 April 21

Capstone 1 (Last offering)
Course and exam Registration and payment deadline* Re-write and Challenge Registration Deadline** Start Date Workshops Exam Date and Time (AST)+ Results released on D2L Appeals deadline
Capstone 1
(Last module & exam offering)		 March 17 N/A May 27 May 27 & 28 July 21 to 27 July 28
1:00 pm (AT)		 N/A

Course and exam Registration and payment deadline* Re-write and Challenge Registration Deadline** Start Date Workshops Exam Date and Time (AST) Results released on D2L Appeals deadline
Capstone 2
(Last module & exam offering)		 June 9 N/A Aug. 5 Aug. 5 & 6 N/A N/A N/A
Common Final Exam
(Last exam offering)		 June 9 N/A N/A N/A Sept. 26 to 28 TBD TBD

Course and exam Registration and payment deadline* Exam Date and Time (AST) Results released on D2L Appeals deadline
Common Final Exam
(Last exam offering)		 June 9 Sept. 26 to 28 TBD TBD
Please note:
+Applications to the current CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) close permanently on August 31, 2026.  Processing of submitted applications will be paused from Sept 10–Oct 19, 2026, as we transition to a new admission process for the CPA Professional Program (launching 2027). This is your final opportunity to enroll in the current CPA program and be eligible to register for the Fall 2026 semester or the Winter 2027 semester (last Core 1 offering). There will be no exceptions. You will not be able to submit applications to the current CPA PEP or new CPA Professional Education Program between September 1 to October 19, 2026. If you would like help with planning your CPA path or be notified when the admission process for the new program is available, please contact your regional student recruitment advisor.
++ Candidates writing two exams must be sequestered between sittings to ensure the exam is not disclosed from the morning candidates to the afternoon candidates (which also requires no access to phones or internet for those candidates).
All course offerings, locations, dates, and times are subject to change at the discretion of CPA Atlantic School.
*Course registrations must be submitted through the self-serve portal by the posted registration deadlines. Late registrations will not be accommodated.
*Course registrations are not finalized until payments have been submitted. To finalize your course registration, you must register and pay by the posted registration deadlines. Late registration fees will apply if the payment is received after the specified registration deadlines. If you have questions on the CPA Atlantic School late registration fees for the CPA PEP and CFE, please review the FAQs found here.
* Candidates will have a one-week (7 day) grace period from the date results are released to re-enroll in a core or elective module which they were unsuccessful. Please contact registrations@cpaatlantic.ca if you wish to re-enroll in a module that you were unsuccessful in after the deadline, as course registrations will not be available through the Self-Serve Portal. The school will withdraw your previously submitted registration and unless otherwise requested, we will re-apply your payment to the new balance for your re-enrolled module fee. You will not be charged a late registration fee within the 7-day grace period for re-enrolling in a module you need to retake.
** Candidates wishing to enroll in a CPA PEP challenge or re-write exam after the posted “Re-write and Challenge Registration Deadline” will require pre-approval from the school prior to enrolling. Please contact registrations@cpaatlantic.ca if you wish to enroll in a re-write or challenge exam after the deadline, as registration will not be available through the registration portal. Any approved late registrations for a re-write or challenge exam will be subject to a late enrollment fee.

CPA PEP Facts

Modern

The CPA PEP prepares candidates for a career in business, not just accounting. The program focuses on developing competencies in a number of areas including management, communications and business ethics.

Nationally developed

CPA PEP is nationally developed by CPA Canada and delivered locally by CPA Atlantic School of Business in Atlantic Canada and Bermuda. The program is designed to prepare candidates with the professional knowledge and skills for business and accounting, in compliance with lnternational Federation of Accountants Canada (IFAC) standards for professional accounting bodies.

Hands On

During their pre-accreditation path (and mainly concurrent with their studies) candidates have a requirement to gain paid practical experience, during which candidates demonstrate that they have gained the professional knowledge, skills, values, ethics and attitudes required for entry to the CPA profession. Candidates may track their practical experience before, during, and/or after their CPA PEP studies.

Affordable

CPA PEP maintains one of the lowest tuition rates for a professional, post-graduate education program at less than half the price of a post-graduate degree from a Canadian university.

Flexible

CPA Atlantic School offers multiple entry points per year into the CPA PEP. All paths allow candidates to work around their personal schedules and towards their career goals while working towards the Common Final Examination (CFE). The program is part-time to allow candidates the opportunity to work full-time throughout their studies and study where they want, when they want.

Accessible

CPA PEP uses a combination of eLearning, workshop instruction and examinations. Workshops and exams are available throughout the Atlantic provinces and Bermuda, and CPA PEP instruction and courses are offered in both official languages.

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If you have questions, please review the FAQs. If you still have questions, please contact your CPA student recruitment advisor to discuss further.

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