CPA Manitoba Recruitment Brochure 2019/2020

THE FACE OF WHAT’S NEXT

THE FACE OF ADVANCEMENT

Scott Kukelko, CPA | SkipTheDishes

Cece Baptiste, CPA | Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

THE FACE OF TOMORROW

THE FACE OF LEADERSHIP

Salina Dharamsi, CPA | PwC Canada

Alexandre Ferreira-Silva, CPA | Impact de Montréal

CHANGE THE FACE OF BUSINESS BECOME A CPA

WHAT IS A CPA? Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) possess a strong set of accounting and leadership skills required for today’s business world. They have the financial foresight to innovate and effectively create change in any industry. They are forward-thinking problem solvers who effectively communicate in a professional and ethical way. With over 9,000 members, candidates and students in Manitoba and over 210,000 members across the world, CPA is one of the largest professional designations.

PURSUE ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES All organizations need accounting professionals to succeed. A career as a CPA lets you align your career goals, values and passions with the right employer.

Sports fan?

Foodie at heart?

Manage the financial strategy of a professional hockey team.

Guide the expansion of a restaurant chain across the Americas.

Entrepreneur?

Finance mastermind?

Start your own business by bringing your ideas and creative solutions to the marketplace like one in ten CPAs have done.

Become the Chief Financial Officer of a corporation – 75% of all CFOs in Canada are CPAs.

BECOMING A CPA The CPA designation is earned by completing the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) which combines;

6 Academic Modules

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Common Final + Examination (CFE)

Practical Experience Requirements (PER)

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CPA designation

CPA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (CPA PEP) ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate degree

120 credit hours of post-secondary education

• Canadian or internationallyrecognized undergraduate degree • Any discipline

CPA PEP Entrance Requirements

• Completed as part of a degree or as additional post-secondary education

Full details: CPAmb.ca/international

CPA Manito ba has a netw ork to connect C PA candidate s and students with employ ers in Manitoba . Visit CPAmb.ca/c areernetwork for more info rmation.

CPA PEP candidates must gain a minimum of 30 months of accounting-related work experience and report their experience throughout the program.

• Completed through undergraduate degree and/or as additional preparatory courses • CPA preparatory courses: CPAmb.ca/preparatorycourses • Post-secondary transfer credit guide: CPAmb.ca/transfercredit

Through practical experience, candidates are able to: • Build on the foundation of skills and knowledge they’ve gained in the CPA PEP in a practical and applied setting; • Develop the professional skills of a CPA, which include: ethical behaviour, self-management, communications, problem-solving, decision-making and teamwork; and • Challenge themselves to think, act appropriately and provide professional advice in diverse and often complex situations.

Full details: CPAmb.ca/practicalexperience

CPA PEP OVERVIEW The CPA PEP combines academic modules, the Common Final Examination (CFE) and relevant work experience, known as practical experience requirements (PER).

CORE MODULE

Whether you’re a newcomer to Canada or have earned permanent residency and citizenship, CPA Manitoba strives to offer internationally-educated individuals a fast, transparent and consistent assessment of educational and professional histories.

DID YOU KNOW?

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (PER)

14 prerequisite courses

CORE MODULE

INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED

ELECTIVE MODULE

ELECTIVE MODULE

CAPSTONE MODULE

CAPSTONE MODULE

01 02

03 04 05 06

Topics covered: • Financial Reporting • Strategy and Governance • Management Accounting • Audit and Assurance • Taxation • Finance

Choice of 2 modules: • Performance Management • Finance • Assurance* • Taxation* *Must choose if pursuing public accounting

• I ntegration of • Preparation the core for the CFE technical and enabling competencies • Case based

PASS THE COMMON FINAL EXAMINATION (CFE)

• The CFE is a 3-day evaluation • Demonstrate breadth and depth of competency development • All modules must be passed before the CFE may be taken

COMPLETE 30 MONTHS OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

OBTAIN THE CPA DESIGNATION DID YOU KNOW? On average candidates complete CPA PEP in 2.5 - 3 years

Candidates are given a maximum o f 7 years to complete th e entire CPA PEP.

TOP REASONS TO EARN THE CPA DESIGNATION Global Impact Live and work almost anywhere in the world. Over 12,500 Canadian CPAs work in 100 countries worldwide.

Giving Back CPAs have the skills to make a difference, from working in the nonprofit sector to volunteering their time and knowledge. CPAs create an impact.

Demand CPAs are in demand no matter the industry or economy. The positions available to CPAs are just as diverse as the members themselves.

Earning Potential Opportunities for CPAs are endless and so is earning potential. The national median annual CPA salary is $107,000.*

*2017 CPA Profession Compensation Study Report

FINANCIAL SUPPORT The CPA Manitoba Foundation supports future CPAs like Anna Prikhoda.

As the recipient of a Foundation bursary, Anna was able to cover part of her education costs towards becoming a CPA.

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ANNA PRIKHODA, FUTURE CPA I received my Bachelor of Commerce degree in Kazakhstan before moving to Winnipeg in 2014. When I arrived, I enrolled in CPA preparatory courses before being admitted to the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). I truly believe you can succeed at whatever you put your mind to. I look forward to starting my career as a CPA.

Learn more about financial support: CPAmb.ca/financialsupport

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STEPS TO START YOUR JOURNEY CONNECT WITH US FOR MORE INFORMATION: • Attend an information session - CPAmb.ca/infosession • Schedule a counselling appointment - CPAmb.ca/programadvisor • Join us on campus - CPAmb.ca/oncampus

WHEN YOU’RE READY: • Create a My CPA Profile and request a transcript assessment CPAmb.ca/getstarted

CONTACT US 204 943.1538 800 841.7148 info@cpamb.ca CPAmb.ca

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