Become A CPA

Become a CPACPA ProgramInformation SessionInformation SessionSeptember 23, 2020[DATE]

CPA Saskatchewan RepJennifer Marlowe, CPAManager, Outreach4

OverviewWhy Pursue a CPA designation?CPA OrganizationCPA Certification ProgramQuestions?8

Why Pursue a CPADesignation?9

Why Pursue a CPA Designation?HighlyRespected nalMobilityJob Diversity10

CPAs in SaskatchewanCatherine Beaudoin, CPA, CMACEO & OwnerZestyKits Inc.“The CPA program is built to equip you withthe capabilities you need to grow your careeras far as you have the ambition to bring it.You will get out of the program what you putinto it Like all growth opportunities, goingthrough the CPA program is not a walk in thepark. It is worth all your efforts.”11

Masonga Chipanshi, CPAAssistant Manager, AdvisoryDeloitte LLP“I never understood the value of aCanadian CPA designation until Iworked abroad It opensopportunities internationally but alsodomestically. It is a symbol ofdedication, ethical conduct, andcommitment to learning.”12

Riley Daku, CPADirector of OperationsYWCA Saskatoon“Because I was so young, so new in mycareer, and with little management experience,it is very unlikely I would have beenconsidered for my current position without myCPA designation to set me apart.”13

Marsha Janvier, CPADesignated ProfessionalMNP LLP Indigenous Services Team““I love that I get to work with so manydifferent Indigenous groups. It hasbeen a great learning opportunity. Themore I understand the community andthe financial dynamics, the stronger Ibecome as a professional.”14

CeCe Baptiste, CPA, CMAVice President, FinanceSaskatchewan Indian Instituteof Technologies (SIIT)15

CPAOrganization16

CPA OrganizationCPA WesternSchool of Business(CPAWSB)CPA CanadaCPA preparatorycoursesCPA PEP:6 Academic ModulesCommon Final ExamRegulating bodyCPA SaskatchewanPractical ExperienceRequirementsTwoorganizations,one goal:To help yousucceed inyour futureendeavor tobecome a CPA!17

CPA CertificationProgram18

CPA Certification Program- Overview

Academic Prerequisites Any discipline Canadian credit hoursof postsecondaryeducation Completed as: Part of a degreeor Additional postsecondaryeducation Completed through: Undergraduatedegreeor Additionalpreparatory classesPrerequisiteKnowledgeRequirements20

Core CoursesNon-Core CoursesTransfer Credits - UofRPreparatory CoursesUniversity of ReginaEquivalentIntroductory Financial AccountingBUS 285Introductory Management AccountingBUS 288EconomicsECON 201 & ECON 202Statistics(STAT 100 or STAT 160) & BUS 270 &BUS 275Business LawBUS 307Information TechnologyCS 100 & BUS 375Intermediate Financial Reporting IBUS 385 & BUS 387Intermediate Financial Reporting IIBUS 385 & BUS 387Advanced Financial ReportingBUS 485Corporate FinanceBUS 290 & BUS 395Audit and AssuranceBUS 386TaxationBUS 384Intermediate Management AccountingBUS 388 & BUS 488Performance ManagementBUS 400 & BUS 488Minimum GradeRequirementPassing Grade50 %60 % per courseCPA PEP ENTRANCEREQUIREMENT:65 % average acrossall eight corecourses23

CPAWSB Preparatory CoursesSuite pletethecoursesthat arerequiredRequire 30credit hoursof postsecondaryeducationor 3 yearsof relevantexperiencefor entry25

CPA PEPElective 2Core 2 FinancialReporting Finance TaxationCore 1 Strategy &Governance ManagementAccounting Audit &Assurance Choice ofmodules: Performancemanagement Finance Assurance* Taxation*Elective 1 Choice ofmodules: PerformanceManagement Finance Assurance* Taxation* Integration ofcore technicaland enablingcompetencies Case basedCapstone 2 Preparatorymodule forCFECapstone 1 3-day exam Case-based Breadth &depth incompetencyareasCommon FinalExamination(CFE)Practical Experience Requirements (PER)(Minimum of 30 months of relevant experience)27

The Designation Pathway1.2.EntryRequirementsCPA Certification ProgramUndergraduateDegreeCPA PEP6 AcademicModules120 credit hoursof post-secondaryeducationCommon FinalExam (CFE)PrerequisiteknowledgePractical Experience Requirements (PER)Minimum 30-months of qualifyingexperience3.CPADesignationHow you willchange theface ofbusiness?35

Next Steps37

Helpful resourcesCPA SKProfessionalOpportunitiesCPA SaskatchewanScholarship FundInc.38

Resources for NewcomersCPA Canada’s Guide to Accounting Business Culture: Adapting tothe Canadian Accounting Workplace 7-part interactive webinar series Available on the CPA Canada 39

Start Your JourneyWhen you’reready Create a My CPAProfile atmy.cpawsb.ca Request a transcriptassessment40

Transcript AssessmentsCost Both domestic and international transcript assessment requests are 100 CADDocumentation Official transcript document is required direct from your postsecondary institution to the CPAWSB3rd Party Evaluations For degrees earned outside of Canada, a 3rd party evaluationis required Recommendation: World Education Services Canada –Course-by-Course International Credential AdvantagePackage Assessment (WES ICAP)41

CPAWSB ProgramEnrollment GuideStep-by-step applicationguide for every typeof applicant Available online at:www.cpawsb.ca/CPAEnrollmentGuide42

So, how will youchange the face ofbusiness?Contact us for moreinformation:E: becomeacpa@cpask.caP: 306-359-027244

CPA preparatory courses. CPA PEP: 6 Academic Modules Common Final Exam. CPA Saskatchewan. Regulating body Practical Experience Requirements. Two organizations, one goal: To help you succeed in your future endeavor to become a CPA! 17. CPA Orga