Educational material
Once you are registered in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP), you will receive the Order’s CPA Newsletter, and CPA Magazine, a CPA Canada publication.
Knotia
Your registration in the PEP will give you access to Knotia*, CPA Canada’s online research platform to access these resources:
- CPA Canada Handbook Collection: includes International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations, and Accounting Standards for Pension Plans.
- Federal Income Tax Collection: includes the Federal Income Tax Act and regulations, administrative materials, commentary and analysis, CRA rulings, tax rates and tools, and much more.
- Professionnal Engagement Guide: includes comprehensive, practical step-by-step guidance to help you and your staff perform assurance and compilation engagements relating primarily to small and medium-sized entities.
cpa competency map
The CPA Competency Map lays the foundation for the CPA certification program, including education, accreditation, examinations, and practical experience requirements, and describes the knowledge, skills and proficiency levels you must achieve to become a CPA.
University graduate program (DESS)
DESS training platform
This site contains educational material for candidates enrolled in the university graduate program (DESS).
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National program delivered by the Order
The national platform developed by CPA Canada contains cases focused on the competencies required of candidates, multiple-choice questions and supplementary material.