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CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) Schedule

The schedule reflects the modules offered by the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) to candidates in Western Canada and may differ from the CPA Canada schedule.

Please refer to the Schedule page on the CPAWSB website to see exact dates for registration and module/CFE periods.

Note: The registration period typically closes about 2 months before the module start date. If you have missed the module registration period, see this Module Registration FAQ page on the CPAWSB website for information on the wait list option.

  • Core 1, Core 2, Elective 1 and Elective 2
  • Capstone 1, Capstone 2 and Common Final Examination (CFE)

Core 1, Core 2, Elective 1 and Elective 2

Regular Terms

Term Typical Registration Period Typical Module Period Duration
Spring Mid January – End of February Beginning of May – End of June 8 Weeks
Summer Mid April – End of May End of July – End of September 8 Weeks
Fall Beginning of July – Mid August Mid October – Mid December 8 Weeks
Winter Mid October – End of November Beginning of February – Beginning of April 8 Weeks

Extended Terms

Term Typical Registration Period Typical Module Period Duration
Summer (Extended) Mid April – End of May End of July – Mid December 5 Months
Winter (Extended) Mid October – End of November Beginning of February – End of June 5 Months

Capstone 1, Capstone 2 and Common Final Examination (CFE)

For May CFE Writers

Term Module Typical Registration Period Typical Module/CFE Period Duration
Winter Capstone 1 Mid October – End of November End of January – End of March 8 Weeks
Spring Capstone 2 Mid December – End of January Beginning of April – End of May 7 Weeks
Summer CFE End of December – Beginning of February End of May 3 Days

For September CFE Writers

Term Module Typical Registration Period Typical Module/CFE Period Duration
Spring Capstone 1 End of January – Beginning of March Mid May – Mid July 8 Weeks
Summer Capstone 2 Beginning of April – Mid May Mid July – Beginning of September 7 Weeks
Fall CFE Beginning of April – End of May Mid September 3 Days

Fast Track Scheduling

CPA PEP candidates have the option of completing the core modules simultaneously before completing the elective modules simultaneously. Fast track scheduling is best suited for candidates who are not working and can study full time while taking the core and elective modules.

Candidates follow the same module content, format, and schedule as the existing module schedule, however, candidates cannot choose electives with conflicting exam times. Before registering for fast track scheduling, candidates should consider the time commitment and rigour of the study requirements.

Candidates interested in pursuing this option should contact cpamodule@cpawsb.ca to have their My CPA portal updated to allow them to enroll in Core 1 and Core 2 concurrently.

Please refer to the CPA PEP Learning Formats and Pathways page on the CPAWSB website for more information.

CPA Professional Education Program Brochure

CPA Professional Education Program Brochure

The CPA Professional Education Program is a two-year graduate-level program leading to the Chartered Professional Accountant designation.

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