CRC: Resources for CPA evaluation

The CPA evaluation section of the Certification Resource Centre (CRC) offers valuable resources for candidates and students writing the Common Final Examination (CFE) as well as CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) module and CPA preparatory course examinations. The materials include examination rules and regulations, examination blueprints and example cases for writers to test their knowledge.

Common Final Examination (CFE) and CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)

• Update for 2024 CPA PEP examinations and the CFEs

Common Final Examination (CFE)

• Common Final Examination Blueprint
• CFE Reference Schedule
• Common Final Examination and Competency Referenced Evaluation Methodology
• CPA In-Person Examination Regulations
• CFE Reports:
  • September 2023:
    • Part A – Day 2 and 3 Report
    • Part B – Day 1 Report
  • May 2023:
    
    • Part A – Day 2 and 3 Report
    • Part B – Day 1 Report
  • September 2022:
    
    • Part A – Day 2 and 3 Report
    • Part B – Day 1 Report
  • May 2022: Part A – Day 2 and 3 Report
  • September 2021:
    • Part A – Day 2 and 3 Report
    • Part B – Day 1 Report
  • May 2021: Part A – Day 2 and 3 Report
  • September 2020:
    • Part A – Day 2 and 3 Report 
    • Part B – Day 1 Report
  • September 2019:
    • Part A – Day 2 and 3 Report
    • Part B – Day 1 Report
  • September 2018:
    • Part A – Day 2 and 3 Report
    • Part B – Day 1 Report (includes September 2017 CFE)
  • September 2017:
    • Part A – Day 2 and 3 Report
    • Part B – Day 1 Report (includes September 2016 CFE)
  • September 2016:
    • Part A – Day 2 and 3 Report
    • Part B – Day 1 Report (includes May 2016)
  • May 2016:
    • CFE Report
    • CFE report supplement
  • September 2015 CFE Report

CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)

• CPA PEP Module Examination FAQ
• CPA In-Person Examination Regulations

Core Modules

• Core Module Examination Blueprint
• Core Module Examination Reference Schedule
• Core 1 Mock Examination Case:
  • Atomic Excellence Inc. Case
  • Atomic Excellence Inc. Evaluation Guide
• Core 2 Mock Examination Case(s) and Evaluation Guide(s):
  • Bolt Blades Ltd. Case
  • Bolt Blades Ltd. Evaluation Guide

Elective Modules

• Elective Module Examination Reference Schedule
• Elective Module Examination Blueprints:
  • Assurance
  • Finance
  • Performance Management
  • Taxation
• Assurance Mock Exam Case(s) and Evaluation Guide(s):
  • Fun, Fit and Social Club Case
  • Fun, Fit and Social Club Evaluation Guide
  • Pacific Airport Case
  • Pacific Airport Evaluation Guide
• Finance Mock Exam Case(s) and Evaluation Guide(s)
  • Gentleman’s Quarry Case
  • Gentleman’s Quarry Evaluation Guide
  • Holodeck Case
  • Holodeck Evaluation Guide
• Performance Management Mock Exam Case(s) and Evaluation Guide(s):
  • Canadian Clean-Up Crews Case
  • Canadian Clean-Up Crews Evaluation Guide
  • Granger Automotive Case
  • Granger Automotive Evaluation Guide
• Taxation Mock Exam Case(s) and Evaluation Guide(s):
  • Fred and Nora Simpson Case
  • Fred and Nora Simpson Evaluation Guide
  • Omega Corporation Case
  • Omega Corporation Evaluation Guide

Capstone Modules

• Capstone 1 Cases

CPA Preparatory Courses

• CPA Preparatory Courses Exam Blueprint
• CPA Examination Regulations:
  • CPA In-Person Examination Regulations 
  • CPA Online Examination Regulations 

Post-Designation Public Accounting (PDPA)

• PDPA Exam blueprint