





PERT Premium
PERT Premium offers guidance through the entire PERT journey - starting with a brief overview of the Experience Verification Route (EVR) process, followed by frameworks and example answers for both Technical and Enabling competencies to help guide candidates from Proficiency Levels 0-2.
PERT Premium offers great value as it covers the entire Practical Experience Reporting (PER) journey and is therefore highly recommended for candidates near the start of their experience reporting journey, particulary those reporting under the Experience Verification Route (EVR).
PERT Premium offers guidance through the entire PERT journey - starting with a brief overview of the Experience Verification Route (EVR) process, followed by frameworks and example answers for both Technical and Enabling competencies to help guide candidates from Proficiency Levels 0-2.
PERT Premium offers great value as it covers the entire Practical Experience Reporting (PER) journey and is therefore highly recommended for candidates near the start of their experience reporting journey, particulary those reporting under the Experience Verification Route (EVR).
PERT Premium offers guidance through the entire PERT journey - starting with a brief overview of the Experience Verification Route (EVR) process, followed by frameworks and example answers for both Technical and Enabling competencies to help guide candidates from Proficiency Levels 0-2.
PERT Premium offers great value as it covers the entire Practical Experience Reporting (PER) journey and is therefore highly recommended for candidates near the start of their experience reporting journey, particulary those reporting under the Experience Verification Route (EVR).
PERT Premium: What’s Included
Expand the tables below for details of what this 63 page PDF includes.
Introduction to PERT
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Pre-Approved Programs (PPR) vs. Experience Verification Route (EVR)
Employers and key differences in reporting
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Competency map overview
Explanations of Core, Breadth, and Depth requirements
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Several different examples of competency maps that satisfy CPA Canada requirements
Examples of Core, Breadth, and Depth requirements
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The different expectations between Levels 0, Level 1, and Level 2 proficiency as defined by CPA Canada
How to self-assess Complexity, Circumstance, and Autonomy
PERT Report Writing
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CPA candidates’ choices in terms of competency areas and sub-areas in which to report practical experience
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CPA journey mapping
Showing progression through reporting
Jumping through proficiency levels
Other various tips
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Helpful highlights and explanations of what type of information to include in your reports and why
PERT Report Examples (Technical Competencies)
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3 fully written technical competency experience example answers/reports for Level 0 proficiency
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3 fully written technical competency experience example answers/reports for Level 1 proficiency
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5 fully written technical competency experience example answers/reports for Level 2 proficiency
At least one full example for each of the below competency areas:
Financial Reporting (FR)
Management Accounting (MA)
Finance (FN)
Strategy & Governance (SG)
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Each of the technical competency experience report examples provided is a real-life submission which has been CPA-reviewed and approved as sufficient for the corresponding proficiency level (0, 1, or 2)
Note that minor changes were made to the reports to protect sensitive information
Plagiarism is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN and will result in a candidate’s removal from the CPA program. Only use the reports as a reference
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For each example report provided:
The best template/layout for formulating your experience reports
Mapping of the example answer to the competency prompts/questions
Explanations and analysis of how and why the example satisfies the CPA-reviewer criteria
PERT Report Examples (Enabling Competencies)
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2 fully written enabling competency experience example answers/reports for Level 0 proficiency
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2 fully written enabling competency example experience answers/reports for Level 1 proficiency
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3 fully written enabling competency example experience answers/reports for Level 2 proficiency
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Each of the enabling competency report examples provided is a real-life submission which has been CPA-reviewed and approved as sufficient for the corresponding proficiency level (0, 1, or 2)
Note that minor changes were made to the reports to protect sensitive information
Plagiarism is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN and will result in a candidate’s removal from the CPA program. Only use the reports as a reference
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For each example report provided:
The best template/layout for formulating your experience reports
Mapping of the example answer to the competency prompts/questions
Explanations and analysis of how and why the example satisfies the CPA-reviewer criteria
“The fact that the examples provided in the guide are real-life CPA-reviewed and approved experience reports makes the Chartered Perspectivbe PERT guides an invaluable resource. My only regret is not buying PERT Advanced sooner.”
- Steven D. (PERT Advanced Customer)

Is PERT Premium Right For You?
PERT Premium is designed for current and prospective CPA candidates who are at the beginning or middle of their CPA practical experience journey and are looking for a smooth experience from Day 1 through obtaining the CPA designation. PERT Premium is particularly recommended for those who are:
Looking to strengthen their understanding of CPA Canada’s practical experience requirements
Confused by CPA Canada’s Practical Experience Reporting Tool (PERT)
Beginning to report their practical experience, or are part-way through the practical experience requirements, or
Looking for assistance with upgrading Level 0 proficiencies into Level 1s and then Level 2s (for both technical and enabling competencies)
CPA candidates who are just starting the practical experience reporting journey and want only an entry-level overview of the process should turn to the PERT Basic guide instead.
For candidates looking for guidance with strictly achieving Level 2 proficiency, Chartered Perspective is pleased to offer the PERT Advanced guide. Please visit the Store to browse the products in more detail.

Proudly assisting 100+ Canadian CPA candidates each year in achieving the PERT requirements.
What’s Included (Simple text description)
This 63 page PDF includes:
Introduction to PERT
Routes to Qualifying Practical Experience
Pre-Approved Programs (PPR) vs. Experience Verification Route (EVR)
Employers and key differences in reporting
Competency Areas & Requirements
Competency map overview and explanation
Explanations of Core, Breadth, and Depth requirements
Competency Requirement Examples
Several different examples of competency maps that satisfy CPA Canada requirements
Examples of Core, Breadth, and Depth requirements
Proficiency Levels
The different expectations between Levels 0, Level 1, and Level 2
How to self-assess Complexity, Circumstance, and Autonomy
PERT Report Writing
Practical Experience Requirement Guide
Experience Report Writing Tips
PERT Report Examples
Level 0 Examples
Technical Competencies (3 examples)
Enabling Competencies (2 examples)
Level 1 Examples
Technical Competencies (3 examples)
Enabling Competencies (2 examples)
Level 2 Examples
Technical Competencies (5 examples)
Includes at least one example in each of the following competency areas: Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Finance, and Strategy & Governance
Enabling Competencies (3 examples)
For each example, the guide includes:
The best template/layout for formulating reports
Mapping of the example answer to the competency prompts/questions
Explanations and analysis of how and why the example satisfies the CPA-reviewer criteria
Helpful notes and highlights of key information to include in your response
Note that the example answers are real life CPA-assessed Level 0, Level 1, and Level 2 reports
Some minor details were tweaked to respect sensitive information
Please note this guide is not affiliated or endorsed by CPA Canada or any provincial body in any way and is merely a guide put together based on my own experiences. Usage of the guide does not guarantee any results. The guide is for personal use only and not to be shared or sold.