To learn more about the pathways to
public accounting, visit the Members
section of the bccpa.ca website.
Q: Is there a limit on the number of
mentees a CPA mentor can have?
A: No, there is no limit. It is at the CPA
mentor’s discretion to determine how many
candidates he/she can mentor successfully.
Q: How does a candidate find a
CPA mentor?
A: CPA candidates taking the PPR will be
matched with a CPA mentor by their employer.
CPA candidates taking the EVR will seek
out their own CPA mentor; these candidates
are guided to seek out mentors who may be
colleagues at their current or past workplace,
current or past instructors/faculty, or contacts
met through workshops/seminars, community
organizations, or their local CPABC chapter.
In the event that a candidate in the EVR is
unable to find a mentor, they can ask CPABC
for help in matching them with a CPA mentor through our Mentor Match Portal. The
Mentor Match Portal is an interactive tool
designed to help candidates in the EVR find
approved mentors.
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UBC Diploma in Accounting
Have a university degree but lack the prerequisites to pursue the
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The UBC Diploma in Accounting program (UBC DAP) bridges the gap
by equipping graduates with the foundation for success in the CPA
Professional Education Program. Widely recognized by the accounting
industry, UBC DAP can be completed in as little as 10 or as long as 24
months while candidates continue to work.
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Q: What is the difference between
certification and licensing?
A: CPAs who receive certification are candidates who’ve completed all the CPA program
requirements (education, examination, and
practical experience) for membership in the
profession.
Licensing is the process through which
members may apply to practise public accounting as defined in the CPABC bylaws.
CPAs who wish to be licensed in the audit,
review, or compilation categories must meet
specific education, examination, and practical
experience requirements. CPA candidates
who intend to apply for a public accounting
licence after certification should follow specific pathways within the certification model
while completing their CPA program of studies. If these requirements are not met during
the certification process, bridging mechanisms
are available once the candidate becomes a
member.
To learn more about these pathways to public
accounting, visit the Members section of the
bccpa.ca website and look under Public
Practice>CPABC Public Practice Licensing>
Practitioners Licensing. Information about
CPABC’s public practice licensing can also
be found in this section.