CPA Canada — Chartered Professional Accountant (Canada)
ExpertActiveEstablished
Canada. CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) modules, the Common Final Examination (CFE, 3 days) and 30 months of relevant experience; the designation is granted by the provincial/territorial CPA body.
Issuer
CPA Canada / provincial CPA bodies
Industry
Finance & Accounting
Domain
Accounting & Chartered Qualifications
Level
Expert
Exam fee
CAD module and CFE fees (CFE approx. CAD 1,500+), set by regional bodies
Prerequisites & eligibility
Experience: 30 months of relevant, supervised practical experience
Training: Accredited degree or foundation route into the body's professional programme
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 1 year, 40 CPD credits per cycle. Renew by cpd.
Annual CPD declaration and membership subscription (hours/structure set by the body; typically ~40 hours or output-based)
Recognition
National chartered/CPA designation – legally recognised in its jurisdiction