Accounting

A CPA, or Chartered Professional Accountant, is a globally recognized and respected professional designation given to experienced professionals. Courses in the Advanced Accounting Diploma program are recognized by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC towards entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). Students who already hold a four-year bachelor's degree may be eligible for the CPA PEP program upon completion of the Advanced Accounting Diploma program. It's recommended that students contact the association directly to ensure you meet any other entry requirements.

CPA Transfer Guide

Students who are aiming to fulfill CPA Preparatory Course requirements for entry to CPA PEP are advised to follow the steps below:

1. Reach out to CPA to request and receive a CPA Transcript Assessment. CPAWSB uses the transcript assessment to verify whether you are eligible to enroll directly in the CPA Professional Education Program or if you need to complete any prerequisite education first. 
2. Based on the CPA Transcript Assessment, student can register for recognized courses below to complete any remaining prerequsite education.

Please note that a course exemption in a Continuing Studies (CS) accounting program does not automatically equal to exemption to prerequisite requirement in CPA. For more information, visit the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC website. Students should contact the association directly to ensure you meet any other CPA requirements. 

Click here for a visual diagram of which CS Langara courses are CPA-recognized.