Candidates

Welcome to the Practical Experience webpage for CPA Candidates. 


 

Candidates should review the following information

Learn about the practical experience requirements of Core, Depth and Breadth and the different technical and enabling competency areas.
Learn more: Understand the Requirements

To understand the regulatory responsibilities for CPA candidates, please review:
A Candidate’s Introduction to CPA Alberta’s Regulatory Requirements

Learn how to report practical experience in the online Practical Experience Reporting Tool (PERT).

Learn more: PERT

Information about the pre-approved program route for obtaining practical experience.

Learn more: Pre-approved program route

Information about the experience verification route for obtaining practical experience.

Learn more: Experience verification route

View guides, templates and explanatory videos to understand the requirements and support the reporting of technical and enabling competencies in PERT.

Learn more: Candidate Guides and Resources

Understand what is required for CPA candidates working in public practice and the criteria to obtain practice rights after becoming members.

Learn more: Practice Practice Requirements

 

Resources for candidates

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CPA Assist
Alberta's CPA Assistance and Wellness Program.


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Career Services
Your first step in a successful job search


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FAQs

Still have questions about your Practical Experience? Visit FAQs

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