CPA Western School of Business is an Edmonton-based school delivering competency-based CPA education to learners in Western and Northern Canada.
The CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) provides an innovative, competency-based learning program. Its mission is to provide excellent service in meeting learners' education and support needs and to work effectively with everyone. The school is located at 201, 1074 - 103A Street SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 2P6.
CPAWSB delivers the CPA Preparatory Courses and the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) through online distance learning and face-to-face modules. The modules prepare candidates for the national Common Final Examination (CFE). CPA PEP is a nationally developed graduate-level education component required to obtain the CPA designation. CPA Preparatory Courses are designed for those who lack some or all of the prerequisite knowledge required for admission to CPA PEP.
Admission routes include Option 1: Knowledge Assessment (KA) and Option 2: Coursework Exemption. CPA Preparatory Courses offer Option 1: Post-Secondary Education and Option 2: Mature Status.
The CPA Professional Program is being developed to align with Competency Map 2.It was developed through extensive consultation with over 4,000 stakeholders, including employers, academics, students and CPAs across the country.
CPAWSB operates from lands in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton) and Moh'kins'tis (Calgary), and Vancouver territories. The school acknowledges that its operations are situated on the traditional lands of various Indigenous Peoples.