CPA Professional Program Update

   
By CPA Manitoba   |   February 26, 2026
 

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The CPA profession in Canada is updating the CPA certification program to align with Competency Map 2.0. This includes refreshing the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP), its exams, and the practical experience requirements. Collectively, these re-imagined components form the CPA Professional Program.

On January 27, the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) sent communications to candidates to provide additional details about the transition from the current CPA Certification Program to the new CPA Professional Program, including transition policies.

View the email to Candidates Eligible to Transition
View the email to Candidates Not Eligible to Transition

On February 23, the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) sent a communication to students to inform them of the extension of preparatory courses, a transfer credit pathway with Athabasca University, and entry requirements for the CPA Professional Program.

View the email to Students

For the most current information on the CPA Professional Program, please visit the CPAWSB website.