Developing the Canadian CPA certification program would be an
immediate priority of the merged organization. By drawing on the
best of existing programs, we would create the certification
program needed to produce Canada’s pre-eminent
professional accountants.
The new program would:
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Be — and be recognized as — at least as rigorous as all current programs. |
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Require an undergraduate degree and specific prerequisite business and accountancy courses for admission to the professional education program. |
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Include a post-graduate professional education program developed nationally and delivered provincially/regionally. |
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Culminate in a comprehensive multi-day final examination. |
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Appeal to the broadest possible group of potential candidates, including university graduates with non-business degrees, immigrants and career changers. The program would be attractive to all those individuals interested in developing and enhancing their business and accountancy skills. |
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Appeal to employers for its development of accountancy and business skills in a high quality, cost effective professional program. |
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Meet or exceed all International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) standards for education, assessment and practical experience. |
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Meet or exceed the requirements of the leading global accounting bodies, ensuring the new profession can maintain existing and establish new Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs). |
