- Financial support for CPA studies
- Paid leave to attend courses and exams
- Written policy explaining support available
- Monitoring of academic progress in the CPA program
- Clearly documented job descriptions
- Relevant finance and accounting experience
- Opportunities to gain experience that enables CPA candidates to meet their CPA practical experience requirements within 30 months
- Experience that prepares CPA employee to meet employer's long-term skill requirements
- Opportunities for new professional experiences, responsibilities, and career growth
- Qualified supervisors/managers oversee training, provide support and resources to enable employees to meet work objectives, performance requirements and development needs
- Supervisors provide regular performance feedback and verify the CPA candidate's reporting towards the CPA practical experience requirements
- Mentors are CPA members
Once employees have earned their professional designation, CPABC recommends the following support:
- Individual development plans linked to organizational development plans, e.g., management development, succession, and change management programs
- Individual development plans that are monitored and reviewed
- Appropriate support and resources that allow employees to meet their continuing education requirements as set out by CPABC