CPA Practical Experience Requirements (CPA PER)
To earn the CPA designation, you must complete the Practical Experience Requirements (PER) in addition to the education requirements. There are two routes for gaining your practical experience:
- Pre-Approved Program Route: Experience is gained in a pre-approved training program.
- Experience Verification Route: Experience is gained at an employer of choice.
In both routes, you are required to complete a minimum of 30 months of relevant practical experience and develop both technical and enabling competencies as per the CPA Competency Map. At least twice a year, you are required to update and verify an experience report and document a completed meeting with a CPA Mentor to record your progress.
If you are unsure whether your past experience, current role, or an upcoming opportunity is relevant for the CPA Practical Experience Requirements, check the Practical Experience Self-Assessment Tool.
If you are seeking employment, CPA Saskatchewan has a job board: CPA SK Career Connect.
Candidates enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program are eligible to report practical experience in the Practical Experience Reporting Tool (PERT). Once Candidates are actively reporting in the PERT, up to 12 months of qualifying Prior experience may be recognized towards the Practical Experience Requirements.
Candidates:
- Overview of the CPA PER
- PPR Process Guidelines
- EVR Process Guidelines
- Guiding Questions and Practical Experience Rubric
- New: PER Reporting Templates for Candidates - Technical Competencies
- Enabling Competencies Marking Guide
- New: PER Reporting Templates for Candidates - Enabling Competencies
- CPA SK Chargeable Hours Form
Mentors:
- Register as a Mentor
- Centre for Mentoring Resources
- Mentor Portal
- How to Have a Great Mentor Meeting
Employers:
- CPA Practical Experience Requirements: Overview for Employers
- CPA Competency Requirements - Employers
- Pre-Approved Program: Does it Work for My Organization?
For all inquiries about the CPA Practical Experience Requirements and reporting experience in the Practical Experience Reporting Tool, please contact us via email or by phone at 306-359-0272.