CPA Atlantic School

Please review in detail prior to completing this form.

Your evaluation will not be started until all requested documents have been received and payment of the evaluation fee has been processed (note there is a separate evaluation fee for credentials obtained outside of Canada, the U.S. or Bermuda).

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide all supporting documents required for this eligibility review. Applicants with international transcripts are required to submit an official WES evaluation as part of their evaluation package.

Once we have all your supporting documents, it will take 4-6 weeks to process domestic requests. For international requests, it will take 6-8 weeks to process.

Any questions about the Eligibility Request Form and all required documents can be sent to your Student Recruitment Advisor at the email below:

New Brunswick: NB-advisor@cpaatlantic.ca
Prince Edward Island: PE-advisor@cpaatlantic.ca
Newfoundland & Labrador: NL-advisor@cpaatlantic.ca
Bermuda: BM-advisor@cpaatlantic.ca
Nova Scotia (and any locations not listed): NS-advisor@cpaatlantic.ca
French applicants: renseignements@cpaatlantique.ca

Eligibility Request Form for CPA Atlantic School of Business

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Personal contact information

First name*

Middle Name

Last name*

Preferred name

Former name (if applicable)

Email*

Phone*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City Postal / Zip Code Country

Province of residence*

Country of permanent residence*

Other province of Canada*

Applicant Information

Date of Birth*

Preferred Language*

English

French

Citizenship Status*

Canadian citizen

Bermudian citizen

Permanent resident of Canada

Foreign national/ temporary resident of Canada

Study Permit Information

This section applies to foreign nationals and temporary residents only.

Note that a valid Canadian study permit is required for:
– CPA PEP studies
– Any CPA preparatory course studies taking longer than six (6) months to complete (as per the requirements of Immigration,Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

Do you have a valid Canadian study permit?

Yes

If no, please contact your CPA Student Recruitment Advisor

Study permit number

Expiry date

If you do not have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status, information on studying and working in Canada as an international student can be found on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website. Please note that holding a study permit, as a temporary resident, is required for entry into CPA preparatory courses and the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). Holding a work permit is required for the practical experience requirements of the CPA Certification Program. Note further that either being in or graduating from the CPA certification path does not entitle foreign nationals to a Post-Graduation Work Permit, as issued by IRCC.

Demographic Information

The information you provide will be used for CPA Atlantic School of Business to better understand the composition of our student population and to develop strategies for better outreach, programs, and support services. Your responses will not impact your program eligibility, and your data will only be shared in an aggregated form to protect your privacy.

Gender identity and expression*

Female

Male

Gender Variant / Non-Conforming

Not listed

I prefer not to respond

What is your first language?*

English

French

I prefer not to respond

Other

Do you identify as a member of the following Indigenous populations (for the purpose of this document First Nations includes both Status and non-Status)*

First Nations

Métis

Inuk (Inuit)

I am not a member of an Indigenous population

I prefer not to respond

Do you identify as a member of a visible minority?*

Do you identify as a person with a disability?*

Yes

I prefer not to respond

The profession does provide one-time and ongoing special accommodations to individuals who have documented disabilities. You can read more about this and see the process for submitting a special accommodation request on the CPA Canada website here.

Program Selection

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Program start date

When do you intend to begin your CPA studies? Note that this is for information purposes only and is non-binding.

Program start date*

When do you intend to begin your CPA studies? Note that this is for information purposes only and is non-binding.

Please note that you are not registering for CPA the program at this time, but simply stating a preferred start time. Once assessed, you will receive an email from CPA Atlantic School of Business advising you of your eligibility and next steps to register.

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When to Start

Note that you are not registering for CPA the program at this time, but simply stating a preferred start time. Once assessed, you will receive an email from CPA Atlantic School advising you of your eligibility and next steps to register.

I don’t know when I want to begin my CPA studies

Employer contact information

Company name

Your title / position

Province / State

Country

Post-Secondary studies (College/University)

Have you attended or are you currently attending college or university?*

Yes

Education History

Post-secondary institution*

Province (Or country if outside Canada)*

Start Date*

Graduation Date*

Degree / diploma granted*

Major / specialization*

Do you have more education history?

Yes

Education History

Post-secondary institution

Province (Or country if outside Canada)

Start Date

Graduation Date

Degree / diploma granted

Major / specialization

Do you have more education history?

Yes

Education History

Post-secondary institution

Province (Or country if outside Canada)

Start Date

Graduation Date

Degree / diploma granted

Major / specialization

Submission of Transcripts

Have you attended a post-secondary institution outside of Canada, the US or Bermuda, for which the credits earned have not been transferred to a Canadian university?

Yes

Submission of transcripts − Canada, United States or Bermuda

Please provide official transcripts for all previous university degrees, college diplomas and existing professional designations. Please also indicate any course work completed with the legacy Canadian accounting designations (CMA, CA, CGA). Current degree and diploma programs should also be listed where applicable.

All official transcripts must be submitted directly from the institution to the CPA Atlantic School of Business office in Halifax. Applicants who have yet to graduate must send unofficial transcripts and a “letter of intent to graduate” from their post-secondary institution directly to CPA Atlantic School.

Transcripts originating from post-secondary institutions in the United States do not require a WES evaluation, but applicants must submit detailed course syllabi for courses relevant to their evaluation (see CPA Equivalency chart available at www.cpaatlantic.ca for details on relevant topics). Please consult with your regional CPA Student Recruitment Advisor if you have questions on courses relevant to your evaluation.

Assessment of International transcripts

Transcripts originating from post-secondary institutions outside of Canada, the U.S. and Bermuda are required to have a WES (World Evaluation Service) International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) evaluation and submit detailed course syllabi for courses relevant to the evaluation to CPA Atlantic. WES is a third-party organization, and all fees related to their evaluations are payable directly to WES. WES provides two types of ICAP evaluations. The “Document by Document” evaluation provides confirmation of an international degree as equivalent to a Canadian undergraduate degree. This is the minimum evaluation required for all university transcripts originating from outside of Canada, the U.S. and Bermuda. WES also provides the “Course by Course” evaluation which provides the degree confirmation as well as a course-by-course grade equivalency (note that course syllabi will also be required for relevant courses). Please consult with your regional CPA Student Recruitment Advisor to determine if your transcripts require a “Course by Course” evaluation.

Internationally Trained Accountants

Are you an internationally trained accountant in good standing with an IFAC member organization?

Yes

IFAC member body

As an internationally designated accountant, your credentials can be recognized towards obtaining your Canadian CPA. There are two categories of internationally trained accountants:

– Those who are IFAC members, with a specific mutual recognition and reciprocal membership agreement with CPA Canada. Individuals in this group should contact their CPA provincial body for information on membership.

– Those who are IFAC members with whom there is no membership agreement. Individuals in this group will need to enroll in CPA Atlantic programming and will be required to submit this transcript evaluation, along with the documents detailed below (exact program path will vary. It is recommended to contact your regional CPA Student Recruitment Advisor).

If you are an internationally designated accountant with an IFAC member where there is not a specific membership agreement, please indicate your designation and provide the following documents to your student recruitment advisor:
– a letter of good standing from the organization, mailed directly from the issuing body to CPA Atlantic School indicating you are a full member
– a detailed resume
– a detailed job description of your most recent role and a signed letter from your most recent supervisor
– a completed WES evaluation indicating the completion of the equivalent of a Canadian undergraduate degree (see WES requirements listed above).

Applicants without a degree or diploma

Are you applying to the CPA Atlantic School of Business as a workforce applicant without an undergraduate degree?

Yes

Applicants without a completed post-secondary degree or a college diploma may be eligible for admission to CPA preparatory courses and the CPA PEP via the CPA Atlantic School of Business’ entrant policy for workforce applicants.

To be eligible to take CPA preparatory courses, you need to have completed at least 30 credit hours at a recognized post-secondary institution or have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

However, to be eligible to begin the CPA PEP without an undergraduate degree, you need to have at least 8 years of relevant experience and all 14 prerequisite courses.

Along with this form, the following documents should be sent to your student recruitment advisor to apply as a workforce applicant:

Official university or community college transcripts (if applicable)
Comprehensive resume (including your current role)
Reference letters from:
- A current employer
- A character reference
- A colleague who is a CPA in good standing*
A personal statement detailing why you wish to become a CPA*

*The reference letter from a CPA and Personal Statement are only required for those applying to the CPA PEP with at least eight (8) years of relevant work experience, and not for those looking to begin preparatory courses with only three (3) years of relevant work experience.

Fees

STANDARD EVALUATION FEE
$130 CAD + applicable 15% HST (non-refundable)

This fee is applicable to all evaluation requests involving transcripts or documents from Canada, the U.S. and Bermuda. The evaluation results are valid for 12 months from the date of issue, and subsequent evaluations, revisions or re-issues will be charged a separate fee. Note that individual applying for an evaluation under either of the mature entry policies will pay this fee.

INTERNATIONAL EVALUATION FEE
$365 CAD + applicable 15% HST (non-refundable)

This fee is applicable to all evaluation requests involving transcripts or documents from outside of Canada, the US and Bermuda, which have not previously been evaluated by a Canadian institution. The evaluation results are valid for 12 months from the date of issue, and subsequent evaluations or re- issues will be charged a separate transcript evaluation fee. Note that individuals who are internationally trained designated accountants pay this fee.

If you have degrees and/or credentials obtained both nationally and internationally, please contact your CPA Student Recruitment Advisor for details on which evaluation fee is required.

Methods of payment

Your student recruitment advisor will provide you with a CPA ID number and payment options once your eligibility request form has been received and processed.

Declaration (required)*

Please indicate that your expressed consent to receiving program related emails from CPA Atlantic regarding updates, registration deadlines, policies etc.

Yes

Signature

Today's Date*

I hereby certify that all of the above information provided in this application is complete and correct, and I authorize CPA Atlantic School of Business to verify any information provided as part of this application. I understand that withholding information or falsification of information in this application or supporting documents may be considered grounds for non-admission or, after admission, grounds for dismissal.

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Eligibility Request Form for CPA Atlantic School of Business

Personal contact information

Applicant Information

Study Permit Information

Demographic Information

Program Selection

Employer contact information

Post-Secondary studies (College/University)

Education History

Education History

Education History

Submission of Transcripts

Submission of transcripts − Canada, United States or Bermuda

Assessment of International transcripts

Internationally Trained Accountants

Applicants without a degree or diploma

Fees

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