I really appreciate this precise and concise video where you gave the actual details about the whole process of starting the CPA journey ; something I was desperately looking for. Thanks.
Thank you soooo much for this share. Please post more videos relating to prep， since you are the only one I found in TH-cam who discussed from this perspective.
Very informative. Thanks for uploading and waiting for the next video. I have done my bachelors with non accounting major and planning to pursue CPA in Canada. Since I am 30 now, having second thoughts about starting the program. In general, is it too late to start CPA?
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.
@@sheldinndhlovu1887 Yes, you definitely can take multiple core courses as long as you have completed the pre-requisite for that course(like AFR can only be done after completing IF1+IF2) and as long as you can handle the study load. I often did 2 core courses together while working full-time so would say it's definitely doable. But make sure to check the exam dates since for multiple courses the examination dates could be overlapping. Hope this helps.
@@pkaur5015 I did a degree in Financial Management , Advanced diploma in Accounting and partly did Acca I have done most of PREP courses in my qualifications.
Very informative video sir, thanks for providing the information. How shall I connect with you, as I wanted to know more about details? A fellow cpa aspirant this side.
Thanks Anoop for your videos. I've been accepted for the McGill Graduate Diploma in Accounting which covers the CPA PREP. I'm a bit concerned when u mentioned that the university system does not prepare u well for the CPA PEP. I'm from data science/analytics background and would like to move towards financial management or FP&A. How long does it take to complete the full CPA PREP courses?
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.
Hey Anoop, i hope you're doing well. Pretty late to comment on the video. A very informative video. I will be grateful if you could address some of the concerns here in the comments: 1) Can you please attach the link of the list of SPIs providing the courses to prep for CPA. The one which is attached in the description seems to have some glitches. 2) I have done my bachelors in Commerce, major in accounts, here in India. Alongside i have also completed Second level of Chartered accountants of India course. On top of that, i also have work experience of 2.5 years in accounts and audit and taxation. In your opinion, how many courses would I be exempted from? 3) Since i don't have the PR, continuing my journey with SPI is an only option available for me as i wont get study visa for CPA prep directly. My main concern here is (Keeping in mind conservative approach regarding my budget) should i go for PG diploma or Masters? If PGDM, should I go for one year program or two years program, considering I would need 3 years work permit as well? 4) If i choose to do PGDM, will it be easier for me to find an internship in the CPA related area? What all pre-requisits would I need skill-wise and academic-wise to apply for those internships? In my opinion, doing internship would be beneficial to earn for my expenses rather than doing any other usual part time job. Thank you in advance, Anoop.
Hi Anoop, thanks for this very helpful video. Just wondering if you could share the courses you took and would you advise the same to us who are just started with CPA prep? I have also a full time job and kind of worried if I will pass the course provided the time constraints. I am enrolled with IFR1 and will start this July. Thanks in advance.
Hello there, Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I'm just wondering what was the subjects that was credited to you? you mentioned you had 2? and what was your undergrad? Can you please tell me how long it took you to get the assessment? How long it took you to finish all prep cpa? How does the schedule like for you? 1 subject per semester? how long doe it take? sorry so many questions in my mind. Hope you can clarify some of my questions. Also I'm debating about whether studying in York University post grad accounting in Ontario or go direct to WSB I'm in SK. I like the idea that I have a Canadian university in my resume but at the same time, I like what you said about the benefits in doing it direct with WSB as I will get acquainted the format in preparation for the PEP and the final exam of course. Please help. Thank you very much!
Hi Jocelyn, it took me around 2 years to finish the 12 Prep courses(there was a forced semester gap due to Covid when they cancelled all the exams otherwise would have been lesser). My major was in hospitality management and hence only got exemption from 2 non-core courses(financial accounting and IT). The transcript assessment should be done in a couple of weeks but if you studied in universities outside of Canada then sending the credential assessment reports to CPAWSB directly would take longer. Regarding my schedule I would advise you to wait for my future video where I will talk about managing studies along with full-time job. Meanwhile some semesters I took one subject and on others I took 2 courses per semester. If you have time and money on hand then do it through university but if you want a cost effective and yet fast option then do it through CPAWSB, however like I mentioned in the video, if CPA designation is your ultimate goal then CPAWSB would be a good bet. Hope this helps.
@@anoopjohn7652 thank you so much for a detailed response. Yes please post more videos relating to prep if you search in youtube your the only one I found in Canada 🇨🇦. Will be waiting for the next update.
Thank you so much for guiding. I am doing my college currently with major in Accounting. How should I apply for prep courses in future can you please guide ? Will be really helpful
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.
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!
@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?
Hello sir, Thanks for uploading I have done my bachelor degree in accounting here in canada. I want to do CPA prep courses now and I don’t know what to do. I don’t know what will be my next step Please give me some guidance Thank you
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.
Hey, Thanks for such a great video. I have a question for you. Would you recommend two courses at a time? I'm thinking of taking up IFR1 and Business Law for the upcoming semester. Moreover, When I pass the exam in Sem 1. Will I be able to register for IFR2 just after or will I need to skip a semester to wait for the Results of Sem 1 (since ifr1 is a pre-req for ifr2). Thanks! P.S. I work 45 hours a week as a Junior Accountant.
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.
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.
Hi Ajay, I doubt that, since it is a professional designation. But since I am not an expert in this matter I highly recommend that you reach out to immigration authorities or CPA Canada since they might have encountered such queries before.
Hi I am new comer to canada and just started doing my CPA prep course! I am doing business law and just worried about the exam format? Like what to expect? Do i need to cram through Nd learn each and every law?!
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!
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.
Does anyone know if you have to pay for the textbook that is listed in syllabus or does that come with the course material? Is it hard copy or electronic?
Hi Philip, CPAWSB(or your regional CPA program provider) provides access to study notes/materials online, you can print them if you want. They do not provide any hard copy material at their end. Moreover it depends on the course you are taking(core or non-core). For some non-core courses they provide electronic access to a book pertaining to that course. Hope this helps.
@@anoopjohn7652 thanks! What about using a MacBook? I read somewhere that MacBooks are not allowed? Is that just for Exams? Do they provide you with a PC for exams?
@@philipbenevides8974 They used to have system specifications back in the days when we had to go to the exam centre with our laptops to write the exam. At that time Macbooks and Chromebooks were not allowed. Now with exams being conducted remotely I doubt that is the case, so you should be fine with a Macbook, however I still recommend you check with CPAWSB(or your regional CPA body) to get the final word on this.
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
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.
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.
I have done bcom and mba from india currently in canada and have done WES part for evaluation now when i login in cpa ontario site i dont know how to initiate transcript evaluation it asks for registration and choose path as university graduate is that the correct way as i cant find any link for transcript evaluation there. PleAse guide me how can i proceed.
Hi Anoop, I am in India and planning to persue CPA. I had few doubts request if you can clarify. If I want to do my CPA prep directly from CPA and not university will I get my study and work permit based on the letter from CPA?
@@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
I got my transcript assessment done through cpawsb i will have to complete 10 out of 14 modules could you plz tell sir what is the actual fees for each module? I was not aware of the duration for each prep module which u mentioned in the video i.e. 6 weeks each module in my appendix institution has stated that the designation will be accomplished in the year 2029 also for prep they have mentioned 3 years time
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!!
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
Hello, good afternoon as per India standard time, I am so confusing about cpa, I am b.com+ ca inter + with 3 year article training in India with 6 to 7 year of experience in India,I will come to canada on dependent basis, but due to not clear my ca final in India, I can't understand what I will do in canada for CPA,my ultimate goal is CPA only, but where to start in canada can't understand,I understand the basics from your video, but will I get benefits for ca inter,I want to know, if possible request you to guide me for that,
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!
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.
Thank you for the information Anup. I am exactly at the situation when you first started. If possible please can i able to contact you in private for some more questions i have. Much Appreciate for your time
I am done with my cpa pre requisite courses but got less than 60% in one of the courses required. Do i have to repeat the course again or i have any other option?
NEVER GO FOR CPA CANADA. I AM A STUDENT WITH CPA ONT. THERE IS NO SUPPORT , NO TEACHERS, ALL THEY GIVE IS A BOOK ONLINE AND YOU ARE BY YOURSELF THEN. THEY HV A CALL CENTRE WHO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT CPA.
One of the best and clearest videos I have seen. You should definitely continue with your series of videos
please continue with your series for those of us who have not started the PREP!!!!
I really appreciate this precise and concise video where you gave the actual details about the whole process of starting the CPA journey ; something I was desperately looking for. Thanks.
Thank you soooo much for this share. Please post more videos relating to prep， since you are the only one I found in TH-cam who discussed from this perspective.
Very informative. Thanks for uploading and waiting for the next video. I have done my bachelors with non accounting major and planning to pursue CPA in Canada. Since I am 30 now, having second thoughts about starting the program. In general, is it too late to start CPA?
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?
Waiting for next video
Excellent
Thanks. What about other videos?
Thank you so much..This was very helpful .Can't wait for the next video
Hi Sheldin, I will post the next one soon, just have been too busy with studies and work lately.
Can I take 3 non-core courses at the same time and can I take 2 core at the same time?
If I am studying ful time
@@sheldinndhlovu1887 Yes, you definitely can take multiple core courses as long as you have completed the pre-requisite for that course(like AFR can only be done after completing IF1+IF2) and as long as you can handle the study load. I often did 2 core courses together while working full-time so would say it's definitely doable. But make sure to check the exam dates since for multiple courses the examination dates could be overlapping. Hope this helps.
@@anoopjohn7652 yes this is very helpful...I got 9 exemptions as i am coming from accounting background.
Thank you so much...😊😊
@@pkaur5015 I did a degree in Financial Management , Advanced diploma in Accounting and partly did Acca
I have done most of PREP courses in my qualifications.
This is very insightful.
Excellent 👍
It’s very informative video.
Thank you for your feedback Eliza.
Thank you
Make cpa video for indian Ca's
Very informative video sir, thanks for providing the information. How shall I connect with you, as I wanted to know more about details? A fellow cpa aspirant this side.
Thanks Rishab, you can connect with me on LinkedIn and we can take it from there.
Thanks Anoop for your videos. I've been accepted for the McGill Graduate Diploma in Accounting which covers the CPA PREP. I'm a bit concerned when u mentioned that the university system does not prepare u well for the CPA PEP. I'm from data science/analytics background and would like to move towards financial management or FP&A. How long does it take to complete the full CPA PREP courses?
God bless you 😍
This is good info thanks
Thanks for the video.
Pls when will you do another?
How long did it take you to complete the PREP courses ?
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.
👍God bless you.
Hey Anoop, i hope you're doing well.
Pretty late to comment on the video. A very informative video. I will be grateful if you could address some of the concerns here in the comments:
1) Can you please attach the link of the list of SPIs providing the courses to prep for CPA. The one which is attached in the description seems to have some glitches.
2) I have done my bachelors in Commerce, major in accounts, here in India. Alongside i have also completed Second level of Chartered accountants of India course. On top of that, i also have work experience of 2.5 years in accounts and audit and taxation. In your opinion, how many courses would I be exempted from?
3) Since i don't have the PR, continuing my journey with SPI is an only option available for me as i wont get study visa for CPA prep directly. My main concern here is (Keeping in mind conservative approach regarding my budget) should i go for PG diploma or Masters? If PGDM, should I go for one year program or two years program, considering I would need 3 years work permit as well?
4) If i choose to do PGDM, will it be easier for me to find an internship in the CPA related area? What all pre-requisits would I need skill-wise and academic-wise to apply for those internships? In my opinion, doing internship would be beneficial to earn for my expenses rather than doing any other usual part time job.
Thank you in advance, Anoop.
Thanks a lot
Hi Anoop, thanks for this very helpful video. Just wondering if you could share the courses you took and would you advise the same to us who are just started with CPA prep? I have also a full time job and kind of worried if I will pass the course provided the time constraints. I am enrolled with IFR1 and will start this July. Thanks in advance.
Hello there, Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I'm just wondering what was the subjects that was credited to you? you mentioned you had 2? and what was your undergrad? Can you please tell me how long it took you to get the assessment? How long it took you to finish all prep cpa? How does the schedule like for you? 1 subject per semester? how long doe it take? sorry so many questions in my mind. Hope you can clarify some of my questions. Also I'm debating about whether studying in York University post grad accounting in Ontario or go direct to WSB I'm in SK. I like the idea that I have a Canadian university in my resume but at the same time, I like what you said about the benefits in doing it direct with WSB as I will get acquainted the format in preparation for the PEP and the final exam of course. Please help. Thank you very much!
Hi Jocelyn, it took me around 2 years to finish the 12 Prep courses(there was a forced semester gap due to Covid when they cancelled all the exams otherwise would have been lesser). My major was in hospitality management and hence only got exemption from 2 non-core courses(financial accounting and IT). The transcript assessment should be done in a couple of weeks but if you studied in universities outside of Canada then sending the credential assessment reports to CPAWSB directly would take longer. Regarding my schedule I would advise you to wait for my future video where I will talk about managing studies along with full-time job. Meanwhile some semesters I took one subject and on others I took 2 courses per semester. If you have time and money on hand then do it through university but if you want a cost effective and yet fast option then do it through CPAWSB, however like I mentioned in the video, if CPA designation is your ultimate goal then CPAWSB would be a good bet. Hope this helps.
@@anoopjohn7652 thank you so much for a detailed response. Yes please post more videos relating to prep if you search in youtube your the only one I found in Canada 🇨🇦. Will be waiting for the next update.
Thanku so much .
Hi.. where is the next video? How can I contact you?
👍🏼
Thank you so much for guiding. I am doing my college currently with major in Accounting. How should I apply for prep courses in future can you please guide ? Will be really helpful
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
Where is Part 2?
Hi Simran, I will publish it soon, been busy with studies and work.
which post secondry school is best for prep courses, university college of Toronto is best?
Do u get ACCA exemptions once you complete the CPA preparatory courses? Do u get a certificate upon completion?
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?
Hi, I am planning to do CPA Prep but wandering which college is best ? also want to know how to contact those college?
Is there option in CPA prep through CPA to pause it for a few months after completing some courses and then continue later?
My undergraduation degree bcom is more than 10 years old so is there any chance of exemptions
Sir one thimg more that as i hold a bachelors degree in commerce ( 3 year) i should go by 2 year diploma or 1 year diploma for cpa?
Chetta malayali aano?
can we get prep course based study visa?
Hello sir,
Thanks for uploading
I have done my bachelor degree in accounting here in canada.
I want to do CPA prep courses now and I don’t know what to do. I don’t know what will be my next step
Please give me some guidance
Thank you
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
Hey, Thanks for such a great video. I have a question for you. Would you recommend two courses at a time? I'm thinking of taking up IFR1 and Business Law for the upcoming semester. Moreover, When I pass the exam in Sem 1. Will I be able to register for IFR2 just after or will I need to skip a semester to wait for the Results of Sem 1 (since ifr1 is a pre-req for ifr2). Thanks!
P.S. I work 45 hours a week as a Junior Accountant.
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.
hlo sir , can i get the visa only for preparatory courses ?
Hi Ajay, I doubt that, since it is a professional designation. But since I am not an expert in this matter I highly recommend that you reach out to immigration authorities or CPA Canada since they might have encountered such queries before.
Does cpa prep helps to get a job?
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!
Hi I am new comer to canada and just started doing my CPA prep course!
I am doing business law and just worried about the exam format?
Like what to expect? Do i need to cram through Nd learn each and every law?!
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!
How can I get on touch with you
How hard is Prep through CPA compare to university? In your opinion
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.
Does anyone know if you have to pay for the textbook that is listed in syllabus or does that come with the course material? Is it hard copy or electronic?
Hi Philip, CPAWSB(or your regional CPA program provider) provides access to study notes/materials online, you can print them if you want. They do not provide any hard copy material at their end. Moreover it depends on the course you are taking(core or non-core). For some non-core courses they provide electronic access to a book pertaining to that course. Hope this helps.
@@anoopjohn7652 thanks! What about using a MacBook? I read somewhere that MacBooks are not allowed? Is that just for Exams? Do they provide you with a PC for exams?
@@philipbenevides8974 They used to have system specifications back in the days when we had to go to the exam centre with our laptops to write the exam. At that time Macbooks and Chromebooks were not allowed. Now with exams being conducted remotely I doubt that is the case, so you should be fine with a Macbook, however I still recommend you check with CPAWSB(or your regional CPA body) to get the final word on this.
Can a commerce graduate(B.com) do Canadian CPA?
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
are CPA PREP courses online or offline
Hello sir, I had a question. By doing a CPA prep course from the university, will that help in any jobs?
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.
Hlo sir...if we go by western school of mgt do they provide 3 year work permit?
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.
I have done bcom and mba from india currently in canada and have done WES part for evaluation now when i login in cpa ontario site i dont know how to initiate transcript evaluation it asks for registration and choose path as university graduate is that the correct way as i cant find any link for transcript evaluation there. PleAse guide me how can i proceed.
Usually for a transcript evaluation you have to have the evaluation sent to cpa directly, so please check with them directly.
Hi Anoop, I am in India and planning to persue CPA. I had few doubts request if you can clarify.
If I want to do my CPA prep directly from CPA and not university will I get my study and work permit based on the letter from CPA?
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
I got my transcript assessment done through cpawsb i will have to complete 10 out of 14 modules could you plz tell sir what is the actual fees for each module? I was not aware of the duration for each prep module which u mentioned in the video i.e. 6 weeks each module in my appendix institution has stated that the designation will be accomplished in the year 2029 also for prep they have mentioned 3 years time
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
Hello, good afternoon as per India standard time, I am so confusing about cpa, I am b.com+ ca inter + with 3 year article training in India with 6 to 7 year of experience in India,I will come to canada on dependent basis, but due to not clear my ca final in India, I can't understand what I will do in canada for CPA,my ultimate goal is CPA only, but where to start in canada can't understand,I understand the basics from your video, but will I get benefits for ca inter,I want to know, if possible request you to guide me for that,
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?
Hi Sir...can i go for CPA level 1 exam after completing the prep course ?
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
Thank you for the information Anup.
I am exactly at the situation when you first started. If possible please can i able to contact you in private for some more questions i have. Much Appreciate for your time
Hello Arpit, for sure we can connect. If you are on LinkedIn then we can connect there or you can email me and we can discuss.
@@anoopjohn7652 thanks so much, here is my email arshah10274@gmail.com
I am done with my cpa pre requisite courses but got less than 60% in one of the courses required. Do i have to repeat the course again or i have any other option?
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?
NEVER GO FOR CPA CANADA. I AM A STUDENT WITH CPA ONT. THERE IS NO SUPPORT , NO TEACHERS, ALL THEY GIVE IS A BOOK ONLINE AND YOU ARE BY YOURSELF THEN. THEY HV A CALL CENTRE WHO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT CPA.
How are the learning materials with CPA ontario? Are they sufficient? Do u access to online materials and books? Are tutorials & homework provided?
Hi Anoop,
I sent you an invite on LinkedIn
I'm planning to pursue CPA is it possible to connect with you?
hello anon I am looking tutoring I am also leaving in Edmonton do you teach student ? if you can you sand me your email so I can contact you
can we get study permit on cpa prep course..
As far as I know, you can't, you have to get an offer of admission from a PSI(Postsecondary Institution).