Chart your course to a CPA designation
Ivey’s HBA program with the Graduate Diploma in Accounting is accredited by CPA Canada, allowing advanced standing into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
The Centre provides resources for both current and prospective students considering becoming CPAs and for students currently enrolled in our HBA program. Here you will find a detailed description of the required pathways for students in order to become CPAs.
Prospective Students
Students interested in qualifying as a CPA must complete the Canadian CPA Certification program.
Current Students
As a CPA Canada accredited program, Ivey’s HBA in combination with the Graduate Diploma in Accounting (GDip Accounting) provides advanced standing into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
CPA Professional Education Program
CPA Ontario is working with partners across the profession to launch a new CPA Professional Program in 2027—a modern path to becoming a CPA. It blends essential technical excellence in accounting and a strong foundation in ethics with real-world experience and future-focused skills that evolve alongside the demands of a world redefined by AI.