Before embarking on the path to becoming a CPA, you must hold a high school diploma (DES) and a college diploma (DEC) .

Some college-level institutions require following over the success for admission to their programs: Mathematics technical science (TS) or natural science (SN) 4 ^th and 5 ^th secondary or equivalent for admission to certain programs.

There is no specific college training to become a CPA. On the other hand, certain universities require the successful completion of the following courses for admission to a baccalaureate program in accounting or business administration, professional accounting concentration: Differential calculus 103, Vector and linear algebra 105 and Integral calculus 203 and/or an R rating greater than or equal to 24.

BOOST YOUR CAREER IN 5 STEPS

In Quebec, there are 5 steps to take to obtain the title of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

1) Obtain a recognized university degree

To be admitted to the CPA Professional Development Program, you must hold a  university degree recognized 1 st cycle (Bachelor of Accounting Science or Bachelor of Business Administration, Professional Accounting concentration) or follow the diploma equivalence or process training. A minimum cumulative average of 2.8 / 4.3 in the baccalaureate is also required. For the academic program 2 ^th cycle, the university may, however, require a higher average.

2) Register for the Order

You must become a candidate for the practice of the profession by  registering with the Order when:

• you have completed a recognized baccalaureate in Quebec or the equivalent of a recognized baccalaureate;
• AND you are ready to begin the CPA Professional Education Program.

3) Successfully complete the CPA Professional Training Program

In Quebec, the  Professional Training Program (PFP) leading to the CPA designation is made up of 2 paths:

• a  national program dispensed by the Order lasting 12 to 24 months offered online (with personalized supervision) and part-time by university partners of the Order;
• a  university program 2 ^th cycle for a period of 9 to 24 months on a full-time or part-time by universities accredited by the College.

The PFP consists of a series of courses (university program) or modules (national program) aimed mainly at increasing your ability to apply, in a work context, the knowledge, values, ethics and professional attitudes expected of CPA.

4) Perform an internship

With a minimum duration of 24 months, the internship allows you to familiarize yourself with a wide variety of situations and to put into practice your mastery of the most advanced theories. It is a paid internship in a company, in a firm, or in the public sector.

5) Pass the Common Final Examination (CFE)

The Common Final Examination (CFE) is held over three days and is compulsory for everyone. You must demonstrate that you have the skills expected of CPA. It is not necessary to have completed an internship to write the SCF.

PERMIT APPLICATION

To obtain the CPA designation, you must send a permit application to the Order after having successfully completed all of the stages of the process. Note that you have a maximum of 7 years to complete your CPA path from your registration as a candidate for the exercise of the profession.