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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
4 Tips for CPA Practical Experience Reporting (CPA Canada – PER/PERT)
Tips, guides, and examples for CPA Practical Experience Reporting (Canada - PER / PERT) from Competency mapping to Level 2 proficiency reports.
Experience Verification Route (EVR): My Experience (CPA Canada – PERT)
My experience obtaining the CPA designation in Canada under the Experience Verification Route (EVR) and PERT.
Technical Competency Map Template (CPA Canada)
CPA Competency Map free Excel template to help candidates plan their technical competencies for the practical experience requirement portion of the CPA Canada journey.
CPA Canada Experience Routes; Worth Switching?
Switching between CPA Canada’s Pre-Approved Program (PPR) and Experience Verification Route (EVR) for practical experience reporting? Read this for help, tips, and things to consider.
The Importance of a Strong PERT Report (CPA Canada)
Given PERT experience reports are only submitted for CPA review every 6 months, weak reports may delay a candidate’s receipt of the CPA designation.
