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Hey, I doubt you will get exemptions in ACCA based on just prep completion, usually MRA based exemptions only apply once you have fully completed the designation. For prep completion, after each course or module you get a certificate of completion, but I don't think you get a certificate for overall completion of prep courses. I would strongly advise you to check the relevant websites to confirm this information, good luck!

@@anoopjohn7652 As from 2024, upon transcripts examination, up to 9 ACCA papers could be exempted after completing the CPA PREP courses.

@dees900 oh that's good then, I am glad they are accepting Canadian CPA Prep for ACCA course exempt. Just as an aside, I have never heard of anyone doing CPA prep courses for any designations other than the Canadian CPA designation, but if prep helps you get exemptions for ACCA then it's a good thing I guess, good luck!

@@anoopjohn7652 Thanks Anoop. I wanted to ask you how good are the recorded lectures from CPA PREP? How do they support you for homework, tutorials etc..? Do they have an online repository where u could access books or learning materials?

I think once you complete prep and start with the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP), the chances of landing a job are higher. Good luck!

How are the learning materials with CPA ontario? Are they sufficient? Do u access to online materials and books? Are tutorials & homework provided?

I am graduating this year with my undergrad, and in the same situation. Did you manage to find other options?

From where did you take your cpa pre requisite course?

Hi, sorry for the late reply, not sure if you still have this question, but based on my experience, BUL was one of the easiest prep courses. There is a lot of reading to be done but you don't have to cram stuff, just understand the main concepts, like different types of torts and what they mean. Remember, it is a non-core course hence you are not required to show depth in your understanding to the level of a core course and additionally the passing percentage required is lower. Good luck!

Hello Harnish, if you have completed your CA inter then I think you may get exemption from some of the courses based on when you completed the equivalent courses (for eg.if you completed those courses more than 10 years ago you may not get credit for it). The starting point to know all this and for starting your CPA journey is to create a profile with mycpa portal and initiate a transcript assessment. The results of the transcript assessment will determine your CPA path. Hope this helps, good luck!

Hello, I hve same situation. Did you do transcipt assessment? What was the result?

I am not sure about study/work permit, it's best to reach out directly to them. Email the provincial body to get that information. My guess is that you get study permit if you enroll to a post secondary institution(University/College), but then again I am not too sure about it.

Hello Venkat, if you do a university accredited CPA prep equivalent, then you should have higher chances of seeking employment. But from what I know, you have higher chances of landing a relevant job only after you are in the Professional Education Program(CPA PEP) as prospective employers then know that you are serious about finishing your CPA designation.

As far as I know, you can't, you have to get an offer of admission from a PSI(Postsecondary Institution).

Hi, if by level 1 you mean Core 1, then yes you can proceed to Core 1 module of the Professional Education Program(PEP) after completing all prep courses and the 120 credit hour requirement.

@@anoopjohn7652 much obliged sir

Hi, thank you for your feedback. And I would recommend do two courses at a time as you will move on to pep sooner. IFR 1 and BUL would be a good combination. You can register for IFR2 while you wait for the results of ifr1, in an event that a candidate doesn't pass the prerequisite, they get a full refund.

@@anoopjohn7652 Also, I am a temporary resident. Would you know about if I can apply for a study permit while being on a PGWP work permit?

@@GamerSingh-yz8nw hi, I am not sure about the Visa rules, you may have to check with an immigration consultant for that.

Hello - wondering if you ended up taking the 2 courses at a time and how was your experience? is it doable?

Yes, it is doable as far as I can say from experience. I took 2 core courses on multiple semesters. But I would recommend to pick and pair courses strategically, for example Corporate Finance and Assurance can be taken together as Corp has a lot of numericals whereas Assurance is a pretty dry subject with a lot of reading. Hope this helps.

It took me around 18 months to complete 12 prep courses, there is no defined time limit, if you can manage the work load then you could complete 3 prep courses per semester.

Usually for a transcript evaluation you have to have the evaluation sent to cpa directly, so please check with them directly.

Hello there, if you have completed an undergrad with major in accounting in Canada then ideally you should be exempt from most(if not all) of the prep courses. Either ways your starting point is to create a profile with cpawsb and initiate a transcript assessment, this is always the first step.

@@anoopjohn7652 Thank you so much for your help I will definitely do that

After you have completed your undergrad, initiate a transcript assessment with Cpawsb(if you are in western Canada) and they will tell you which prep courses you need to take before starting the PEP. And then you can register for the individual prep courses based on the transcript assessment. Most likely you will have to do just a couple prep courses(if at all any) since your major in undergrad is in accounting. Hope this helps.

@@anoopjohn7652 thank you so much

Hi H Kaur, non-core courses are $530 and core courses are $695(distance learning) and $795(Webinar option) excluding taxes. Please follow the link below to CPAWSB website for detailed fee schedule, there is also annual student dues of $580 that you have to pay once every year. The CPA program progress will always show a date well into the future but you do not have to follow that. For example, if you take 2 courses per semester then you should be done with all prep courses in 5 semesters. However for the final designation you most certainly will take a little longer since the PEP(Professional Education Program) takes around 18 months' time if you complete modules back to back(however, there is a fast track option as well). And along with the studies also account for the 30 months work experience that is required in order to be fully designated. Moreover in your situation I would strongly recommend to complete Prep courses back to back and then also do your PEP without any break in between, since all the prerequisite knowledge required for the PEP would be fairly fresh in your mind. Hope this helps. www.cpawsb.ca/current-learners/cpa-preparatory-courses/fees

@@anoopjohn7652 thank u so much sir for sharing such a detailed knowledge one more question i would ask can i start this 30 month wala work experience with prep or only after prep is completed, also the appendix letter which i have received is showing an amount of $4500 to be paid for prep course if u could share ur mail id sir i will share the letter with u actually i am not getting how to arrange for POF, will i have to pay this much amt of money what they have asked and show funds for the rest of the amount or what!!

i have done m.com in accounting

Can you please let me know, which 4 courses did they accepted? I have also submitted transript assessment through CPA Ontario and waiting for result. I did Bcom and Mcom in India

In my opinion it's harder with CPA than with university, I have heard of people who could not pass a prep course through cpa take that course from university and eventually pass. But like I mentioned in the video if CPA is the ultimate goal then stick with them for prep courses as well. I slightly higher difficulty level should be immaterial considering the greater goal.

Hi Simran, I will publish it soon, been busy with studies and work.

I Anoop request if you could reply.. it would be a great help.. thanks

@@riddhimehta5819 study permit is obtained from a psi such as university or college ...cpa is not a psi ...you check details on canada.ca for study permit

Thank you for your feedback Eliza.

Thanks Rishab, you can connect with me on LinkedIn and we can take it from there.

Hello Naren, thank you for your feedback. I don't think any time is too late to start the CPA program if you are really committed to it and see it as a long term career goal of yours. Moreover, if you arrived in Canada not too long ago then technically you are starting your career afresh so you can still start your CPA pursuit now. I have seen/heard of people starting the program in their 40's and 50's as well. Totally depends on the other commitments you have in your life at this point. Since you have a non-accounting undergrad degree, I foresee you taking around 3.5- 4 years' time from start to finish(not counting the experience requirement). Hope this helps.

@@anoopjohn7652 how do I connect with you?

Yes, pretty much anyone can, the only differentiating factor would be how many prerequisites you need to complete before you start the PEP. As I mentioned in the video, the starting point is to submit a transcript assessment to know which courses you need to do.

Thanks a lot Anoop. You are an inspiration for all aspirants. Is there any possibility we can have a zoom meeting just for a few minutes. I have been searching a lot and some of the the questions and doubts are left unanswered. I feel you you are the only hope for me. Please find out only 10 minutes for a zoom meet. Thanks a lot