Université McGill – Faculté de gestion Desautels
Current Professional Education Program
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This page presents the graduate programs offered by universities included in the current CPA Professional Education Program, ending no later than 2028.
If you plan to enrol in the new CPA Professional Program, offered starting in 2027, please see instead the graduate programs included in the new professional program.
Graduate certificate in professional accounting
UNIVERSITY GRADUATE PROGRAM - 30 CREDITS
The CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) is made up of a series of courses focusing primarily on enhancing CPA candidates’ ability to apply the professional knowledge, values, ethics and attitudes expected of CPAs in a professional context. The PEP places great importance on the integration of competencies, as well as on the acquisition of more in-depth knowledge than that covered in the academic prerequisites.
Accredited program
period of practical experience
* Currently, for students admitted to the full-time GCPA Program at the Desautels Faculty of Management the only complementary courses that will be offered during the program will be those that allow CPA’s to practice Public Accounting (Practice of Taxation and Assurance Services). Students wishing to pursue other CPA paths such as Financial Analysis or Performance Measurement (management accounting) should apply to the National program or the part-time program at the School of Continuing Studies.
** Mandatory to obtain the public accountancy permit (CPA auditor).
** Success is required.
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