Payment Options

CPA Atlantic School of Business offers multiple payment options for students and CPA candidates.

CPA Atlantic School of Business currently accepts the following payment methods:

  • Electronic-funds transfer (EFT) (account details listed on invoices)
  • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
  • Set CPA Atlantic as the payee and the account number will be your CPA ID number.
  • INTERAC e-Transfer (EMT)
  • Set CPA Atlantic School of Business as a recipient by entering finance@cpaatlantic.ca as the email address you would like to transfer funds to. All payments must include your CPA ID number.
  • Flywire for domestic direct debit or credit cards (https://cpaatlantic.myflywire.ca/)
  • Wire transfer (account details listed on invoices)
  • Plastiq for credit cards

Please note further information is listed on your official invoices. For frequently asked questions about refunds, click here.

Flywire

We have proudly partnered with Flywire to provide students with local, convenient Canadian payment options. Create a Flywire account here https://cpaatlantic.myflywire.ca/ to get started. With Flywire, students enjoy:

  • Convenient, local payment methods – credit card and direct debit
  • A competitive rate of 2.25% on credit card payments
  • 24-hour account access to your payment information
  • The ability to set up multiple authorized users to make a payment on your account

Making a Payment

Creating an account is simple. Get started by following the steps below:

  1. Create a Flywire account here https://cpaatlantic.myflywire.ca/ by clicking “Create New Account” and entering the required information.
  2. Verify your email address, login, and complete the required details to activate your account. Use your CPA ID for the Student I.D. field.
  3. Once logged in, you will be able to make your payment.

Granting authorized user access – Initiated by the Student

Students can set up authorized users on their payment account. Authorized users will have the ability to view and make payments. Students can follow the steps below to add an authorized user:

  • When logged in to your Flywire account, navigate to “Actions” → “Manage Authorized Users” in the top right corner.
  • Click “Add Authorized User”.
  • Complete the required information to add an authorized user.
  • The authorized user will receive an email with login instructions.

Authorized Users

  • Authorized Users can create an account with Flywire to make a payment for students by signing into Flywire here 

International Payment Options

  • Please follow the instructions provided by Flywire to complete the payment here.
  • For all international payments from students and families outside of Canada, Flywire provides a secure, transparent, and compliant payment platform so that students and families can make their payments directly in their local currency.
  • When using Flywire, please take the following actions:
    1. Ensure families pay from their own bank accounts directly to Flywire, using the instructions provided. Funds should never be directed through your bank account, or one of your affiliates
    2. The use of local currency is strongly encouraged. Flywire provides competitive rates which are backed by a Best Price Guarantee. Use of local currency also simplifies the payment process for families, reduces/eliminates transmission costs, and eliminates hidden fees that could otherwise cause payments to arrive short.
    3. Encourage students to utilize the email, SMS, or Flywire App tracking options at Flywire. They can also reach out to Flywire with any questions that they may have along the way via live chat, phone and email.
  • To keep international payments compliant, transparent and visible each step of the payment process, we require all students to pay directly through Flywire. If you have questions regarding the payment process, please reach out to Flywire’s Customer Support Team through one of the following:

Plastiq

CPA Atlantic School is pleased to announce payment for programs can now be made through Plastiq.

Using Plastiq, a third-party service provider, you can pay with MasterCard, Discover, or Visa cards.

Go to https://request.plastiq.com/pay-cpa-atlantic-school-of-business and register with Plastiq to create an account.

Tell Plastiq the amount you want to pay and when you want to send it.

Please note that payments may take 3-5 business days to process and that a Plastiq service fee will be applied (2.85% for credit cards, 1% for debit cards).

Plastiq is also available as an app on iOS devices – just snap a picture or screenshot of ANY bill, and Plastiq will take care of the rest.

Frequently asked Questions

What is Plastiq?

Plastiq is an online payment service that gives people the freedom to pay ANY bill or invoice with their favorite credit card, even if the business doesn’t accept cards. By taking your card payment and sending it to the business as a check or bank transfer, Plastiq makes it easier for you to pay the way you want.

Is Plastiq secure?

Absolutely – Plastiq implements top of the line security measures to ensure the protection of both our application and your financial information. Plastiq is certified compliant to the highest level of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).

What card brands does Plastiq accept?

MasterCard, Discover, and Visa credit, debit, pre-paid or gift cards are accepted for nearly all Plastiq payments.

What is the Plastiq service fee?

Plastiq charges a small service fee so that you can enjoy the convenience of using your credit card and paying online. The fee is 2.5% for credit cards and 1% for debit cards.

Does Plastiq have a mobile app?

Plastiq is also available as an app on iOS devices – just snap a picture or screenshot of ANY bill, and Plastiq will take care of the rest.

INTERAC e-Transfer (EMT)

Set CPA Atlantic School of Business as a recipient by entering finance@cpaatlantic.ca as the email address you would like to transfer funds to. If you would like to include additional information to help you keep track of your payments, you have the option to do so through the memo (or remittance information) options.  All payments must include CPA ID number.

Your banking institution/app should automatically detect auto-deposit for the EMT. If your bank cannot support this service, please choose a different accepted payment method, as auto-deposited EMTs are the only form of e-transfers CPA Atlantic will accept.

HigherEdPoints.com

CPA Atlantic School of Business now part of the HigherEdPoints.com program!

Students and candidates at CPA Atlantic School of Business (CPA Atlantic) can now help fund their CPA studies by redeeming Aeroplan® Miles and TD Points for HigherEdPoints credits. Course and module fees and annual student and candidates are all eligible.

Students can also redeem the Aeroplan® Miles and/or TD Points of family members and friends to help pay for their studies. Anyone can donate either of these loyalty points to an individual student, you can even donate them to CPA Atlantic which can be used for students in need. 

For more information and to set up an account, please visit here.

Scotiabank

As part of our continued efforts to reduce barriers to financing, CPA Atlantic School is pleased to announce that students and candidates can take advantage of the ScotiaLine® Personal Line of Credit for Students to help finance their CPA studies. This line of credit provides applicants with a preferred rate of prime + 0.5%, as well as features like deferred principal payments (meaning while you’re studying, you can make interest only payments).

When applying for the loan, students should visit the “Graduate Programs” section of the Scotiabank website. When applying for the loan itself, students should indicate CPA Atlantic School of Business as being listed under “other professional schools”. 

Visit the Scotiabank website for a full list of eligibility requirements, and application instructions. 

CPA Education Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPAEFNL)

The Chartered Professional Accountants’ Education Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPAEFNL) is a program that provides financial assistance opportunities to students in Newfoundland and Labrador to help them succeed in their goal of becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant. This opportunity is offered specifically to students and candidates enrolled with CPA Atlantic School of Business.

Windmill

As part of our continued efforts to reduce financial barriers for internationally trained accountants, CPA Atlantic School is pleased to announce that internationally designated accountants may be eligible to  take advantage of Windmill Microlending’s low-interest loans for skilled immigrants to reach their career goal of becoming a CPA.

Windmill Microlending is Canada’s largest and most successful microlending charity for skilled immigrants and refugees. Windmill addresses underemployment of skilled newcomers by offering affordable loans of up to $15,000 to pay for the credentials, licensing, retraining or professional development needed to achieve career success in Canada. By supporting newcomers across the country, Windmill is helping convert potential into prosperity, for our clients and for Canada. Windmill Microlending is a registered charity supported by donors, government, sponsors and granting agencies.

Check your eligibility and apply online here.

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