Students & Candidates

Welcome CPA Students & Candidates in BC!

The CPA designation aims high, as do those who pursue it. Congratulations on making the decision to pursue a dynamic, fulfilling career in business and accounting.

The CPA designation is the pre-eminent internationally recognized Canadian accounting and business credential that best protects and serves the public interest.

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The CPA certification program provides the foundation for students and candidates to meet that vision, creating a challenging and rigorous certification process that meets the needs of business, public practice, and government.

The CPA program meets or exceeds all International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) standards for education, assessment, and practical experience. It also meets or exceeds the requirements of the leading global accounting bodies, ensuring the new profession can maintain existing and establish new Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) and Reciprocal Membership Agreements (RMAs).

The program appeals to employers for its development of accountancy and business skills in a high-quality, cost-effective professional program. And it ensures that all CPAs have the foundation of knowledge and skills as professional accountants to succeed in whatever role or position they take on. It recognizes that not all CPAs will be trained to be auditors at the point of qualification, though that option is provided.