As an employer, you will have certain responsibilities to assist Candidates you employ to achieve their practical experience requirements for CPA certification. The following documents will provide you with valuable information about the CPA practical experience requirements and the role of employers.
The above document outlines what is required of employers during a Candidate's practical experience term.
Candidate Requirements
Visit the Understand the Requirements page to learn more about what's required from Candidates.
The above document outlines the two different practical experience routes — Pre-approved program and Experience Verification — from an employer’s perspective. It highlights considerations for offering Pre-approved programs.
How to become a Pre-Approved Program
If you are interested in becoming a Pre-approved program, please fill out the information gathering form and submit it to ppr@cpaalberta.ca. A member of the CPA Alberta Practical Experience team will contact you to initiate discussions.
The above is a list of current Pre-Approved Program providers.
Get involved!
CPA Alberta would appreciate getting to know you better. Please visit the Events section for ways in which to connect with other employers and get involved with CPA Alberta initiatives.
Support your Candidates: