Information for PPR Employers

Accountable to the provincial body for the training of CPA candidates within the Pre-Approved Program (PPR):

• Liaise with the mentors to ensure Mentor Meeting requirements are being met and documented within the Practical Experience Reporting Tool (PERT).

• Ensure CPA candidates are meeting the progression requirements.

• Provide a certification signoff for CPA candidates who complete their experience or depart the PPR.

Monitor the status of all CPA candidates within the Pre-Approved Program (PPR):

• Assign a mentor to CPA candidates in the PPR.

• Confirm a CPA candidate’s employment within the Practical Experience Reporting Tool (PERT).

• Indicate a CPA candidate's Employment Ended date with the program within PERT if they depart the PPR.

• Follow up with CPA candidates who have missed their reporting deadlines.

• If enabled, Program Manager Verification (Data Check).

Meet with CPA candidates formally at least twice per year:

• Provide guidance on technical and enabling competency progression.

• Record discussion and details of the meeting within the Practical Experience Reporting Tool (PERT).

• Inform the Pre-approved Program Leader or Program Manager about any unresolved concerns.

Must register with the CPA Western School of Business and have the following responsibilities within the Practical Experience Reporting Tool (PERT):

• Semi-annually, CPA candidates must:
  • Self-assess proficiency in the technical competencies in PERT
  • Document and self-assess proficiency in the enabling competencies in PERT.
  • Request a Mentor Meeting in PERT, and meet with their mentor to formally discuss progression.
  • Request a Completion CPA Review in PERT upon completion of the program, or a Change of Job CPA Review if they depart the PPR.