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PERT Level 2: Examples vs. Coaching
CPA Canada candidates struggling with PERT have several options including coaching and PERT Level 2 Report Examples. These options are compared and disussed.
Is There Value in Passing the CFE Without Having Completed PERT? (CPA Canada Practical Experience)
Is there value in passing the CFE without completing PERT? Yes, passing the CFE is one of the strongest signals to employers in the Canadian job market that the candidate is committed to obtaining the CPA designation and a career in a related field.
CPAs in Canada: Recession Resilience
How recession-proof are CPA members in Canada? Canadian CPAs often perform essential functions, have diversified clients and industries. CPAs in Canada are generally well-positioned to avoid being impacted by a recession however consideration should still be given to the exact role or function being performed.
CPA Breakup – Ontario Assures Continuity for Candidates
CPA Ontario is leaving CPA Canada - What does it mean for students, candidates, and existing CPAs? Read the email from CPA Ontario as well as the impact it may have on you.
Will the CPA Breakup Devalue the Designation in Canada?
The CPA Ontario and Quebec provincial bodies’ decisions to exit CPA Canada is likely to have positive and negative impacts on the value of the Canadian CPA designation. This includes flexibility for specific province-relevant skills, experience, and training, as well as reduced fees and potentially avoiding Competency Map 2.0. On the other hand, leaving the unified body may cause confusion between CPA provincial bodies, lack of understanding over CPA skills and experience, and difficulties with geographic mobility across Canada.
Should You Pass the CFE Before Starting PERT? (CPA Canada Practical Experience)
Do candidates need to complete all of the educational requirements before focusing on the practical experience requirements? The answer to this question is resounding no. Canadian CPA candidates can pursue both streams of requirements at the same time. In fact, the program is designed in such a way that the educational (PEP) requirements are assumed to be completed part-time while working full-time, ideally, obtaining relevant practical experience towards PER.
Finance vs. Accounting Degree in Canada
Canadian students deciding between studying accounting or finance should consider topics such as the type and number of jobs available, their likelihood of success, the ability to swtich from one path to another (including CPA and CFA considerations), and their own drive and confidence to succeed.
How to Get a Head Start on PERT (Tips for CPA Canada Practical Experience)
7 Tips for students looking to get ahead in CPA PERT’s program, from education to planning your competencies, understanding PERT reports with example answers, templates, and guides for Level 2, and whether internships and co-op jobs count towards the CPA Canada Practical Experience Requirements, plus so much more!
Best Master’s and Graduate Programs for the CPA in Canada
These are the best accounting programs in Canada for CPA candidates considering a master’s or graduate program over PEP, considering school reputation, tuition, alumni network, and program structure. These programs allow students to enter the CFE or Capstone modules directly.
CPA PEP vs. Master’s or Graduate Program (CPA Canada)
Canadian CPA candidates can choose between PEP and enrolling in a Master’s or Graduate program instead. Consider the benefits and costs of each option such as program structure, length, tuition, branding, qualifications, student, campus, and university benefits when deciding the best route for pursuing the CPA designation in Canada.
Will I Lose PERT Progress if I Change Jobs? (EVR – CPA Canada)
Will CPA Candidates lose PERT progress by switching jobs in Experience Verification Route (EVR)? Competencies and proficiencies obtained do not get reset or lost when changing roles in CPA Canada. Consider how Level 1 and Level 2 proficiency can be obtained with new practical experience to satisfy core, breadth, and depth requirements.
CFA: Should You Pursue it in Toronto?
CFA in Toronto: Should you pursue it? Consider the careers and relevant study topics, competition in the area, earnings, and study time. Pursuing the designation may be particularly beneficial to students and young professionals.
Easiest PERT Level 2s for Technical Competencies (CPA Canada – Experience Verification Route)
Which PERT Level 2s are easiest to achieve when it comes to CPA Canada Technical Competencies? For candidates reporting under EVR (Experience Verification Route) the best bet is to keep things simple and report where one has the most experience and least competition.
How Much do CPAs Earn in Vancouver in 2023?
How much do CPAs earn in Vancouver and across Canada in 2023? Annual salaries and earnings by years of experience from new grads to newly designated CPAs to experienced professionals. Median, mean and percentile salary and earnings data.
CPA Breakup – Ontario and Quebec Leave CPA Canada
CPA Ontario and Quebec are leaving CPA Canada - What does it mean for students, candidates, and existing CPAs? Read the email from CPA Ontario, potential reasons for the departure, as well as the impact it may have on you.
How Long Does It Take to Complete PERT via EVR? (CPA Canada – Experience Verification Route)
How long does it take to finish PERT through EVR? Experience reporting is challenging for CPA Candidates in Canada and can easily take over the 30 month minimum to complete due to lack of relevant work experience, developing competency progression, work and personal commitments, and CPA mentorship and feedback.
Is it Worth Paying CPA Canada Fees Yourself?
Is it worth paying for CPA Canada fees yourself? How to get your employer to pay for your CPA designation tuition fees?
Which Employers Pay for the CPA Canada Designation?
Will my employer pay for the CPA Canada designation and fees? Read about the advantages and disadvantages (pros and cons) of various Canadian employers when it comes to reimbursing the CPA designation (tuition, study materials, time off, etc).
Need Help with CPA PERT? You’re not Alone (CPA Canada)
Experience reporting (PERT) is challenging for CPA Candidates in Canada as help is required to navigate the tool, the time commitment, and the practical experience requirement (PER) report writing process.
