Skills, Education, and Experience
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Skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to share financial results, explain projections, report the impact of financial decisions and prepare detailed reports on audit findings
- Work well independently and as part of a team
Education and Experience
Education and Experience
CPA
- Canadian post-secondary degree or equivalent is required
- successful completion of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
- successful completion of the Common Final Examination (CFE)
For information on how to become a CPA, attend an information session or speak to an advisor.
Qualifications
Qualifications
This occupation is regulated in British Columbia.
In order to work as a CPA you must be registered with Chartered Professional Accountants BC.
For qualification requirements see:
Internationally Educated and Trained Accounting Professionals
Internationally Educated and Trained Accounting Professionals
There are three paths that may help internationally trained accountants become Canadian CPAs:
- if you are fully qualified member in good standing of an international accounting body covered by a reciprocity agreement with CPA Canada
- if you are member of International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
- if you are internationally trained accountant who is not IFAC member, you will be assessed based on your international degree. You will be required to complete a transcript assessment and obtain a study and work permit to enroll into the Professional Education Program (PEP).