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Transitioning to the New CPA Professional Program

While we anticipate that most candidates currently enrolled in CPA PEP will have an opportunity to finish the program, there is a transition plan to the new CPA Professional Program for those who are eligible and unable to complete the current program by December 20281.

CPA PEP modules and exams you have passed along with practical experience that has been approved by CPA Ontario will be recognized in the new program.

How does transitioning work?

  • There will be a 24-month transition period from January 2027 to December 2028. If you are eligible, you can transition your education, experience, or both to the CPA Professional Program.
  • If you transition your education before having passed the CFE, you will be required, at a minimum, to complete the Professional Readiness module and the Professional Final Exam III. Please refer to our transition chart to see which modules you can be exempt from based on what you have successfully completed in the current program.
  • If you transition your Practical Experience, any experience which has been approved by CPA Ontario will be considered for recognition.
  • Eligible students that transition to the new CPA Professional Program and who have less than seven years remaining in their current timeline on December 31, 2028, will receive up to three years of additional time to complete the new program, to a maximum of seven years.
  • To remain eligible to write the CFE under the current CPA Certification Program or to transition to the new Program, you must be registered with CPA Ontario by December 31, 2026. If you’re not currently registered with CPA Ontario as a student, please submit your application by December 1, 2026, to help ensure your registration is processed on time. 

Key Dates and Deadlines

Eligible candidates must transition to the new CPA Professional Program by December 2028. Please note the following important dates:

  • Last Spring CFE: Jun 2026
  • PREP deadline: Semester 4, Oct – Dec 2026
  • Last Core 1 module: Jan – Mar 2027
  • Last Fall CFE: Sep 2028
  • Final date to complete PE requirements in PERT: Dec 2028

Visit the PREP and PEP schedules for specific dates.

Resources

CPA Professional Program Summer 2026 Webinar Recordings

To support your planning, recordings of the student summer webinars are now available. We encourage all PREP and PEP students to watch or revisit the relevant recording at your convenience.

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Please note that this video was recorded on September 2, 2026 and as a result some information may have changed by the time you watch it. With that in mind, please verify important information, including dates and requirements, before taking action.

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Please note that this video was recorded on September 3, 2026 and as a result some information may have changed by the time you watch it. With that in mind, please verify important information, including dates and requirements, before taking action.

We Are Here to Support You

Whether you're in the current program or transitioning to the new one, we’re committed to setting you up for success. Visit the student support centre and if you have additional questions, contact us.

1Specific information on transition eligibility will be shared in 2026.