Chartered Professional Accountant Bridging program

University of Lethbridge

Faculty of Management CPA BRIDGING IS

Lethbridge Campus

AVAILABLE AT

Markin Hall 4401 University Drive Lethbridge, AB, Canada T1K 3M4

ULETHBRIDGE

403-329-2111 undergrad.management@uleth.ca ulethbridge.ca/management/CPA-bridging

CAMPUSES IN LETHBRIDGE, CALGARY AND EDMONTON.

Calgary Campus S6032, 345 - 6th Avenue SE (Bow Valley College Campus) Calgary, AB, Canada T2G 4V1 403-571-3360 calgary.campus@uleth.ca ulethbridge.ca/calgary/CPA-bridging

Edmonton Campus Concordia University College - Alumni House 7128 Ada Blvd.

Edmonton, AB, Canada T5B 4E4 780-424-0425 edmonton.campus@uleth.ca ulethbridge.ca/edmonton/CPA-bridging

Initial funding for program development was provided by Alberta’s CA profession through the Chartered Accountants Education Foundation of Alberta, and with support from the Government of Alberta’s Access to the Future Fund and Foreign Qualification Recognition Innovation Fund.

Admission CPA Bridging students apply to the Professional Diploma in Accounting.

For information and to apply, visit: discover.ulethbridge.ca/CPA

CPA bridging Become a business professional without a business background.

The destination: Canada’s pre-eminent business and accounting designation Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) do more than just create financial statements. They are policy makers, strategists and advisors. Recognized worldwide, the CPA designation signifies financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight and leadership.

Demand is growing for CPAs in every industry. Start building the career you want with a program that fits your lifestyle; your opportunities are limitless.

Professional diploma in accounting

Your bridge to an unlimited career

Is CPA bridging right for you?

Available at University of Lethbridge campuses in Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton, CPA Bridging enables you to complete the business and accounting courses needed for entrance into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP), while you continue to work full time. PEP is the certification program for the CPA designation.

The program was designed specifically to enable those with a four-year degree in any discipline to transition to a career as a CPA.

CPA Bridging students may also be awarded the university’s Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA). Contact an advisor to see if your CPA Bridging program plan meets the diploma requirements.

You don’t need prior accounting courses or work experience, so you can become a business leader without a business background.

Educated outside of Canada?

Designed with the needs of adult learners in mind, we offer evening and weekend courses in Calgary and Edmonton, and daytime courses in Lethbridge. Students benefit from high quality classroom instruction provided by our academic and experienced professional faculty.

In addition, you take only the courses you need. If you’ve already completed some PEP pre-requisite courses, you’ll complete CPA Bridging more quickly.

Custom program planning gets you into your new career as soon as possible.

CPA Bridging at uLethbridge is committed to supporting internationally trained professionals pursue their careers as accounting and business professionals in Canada.

CPA Bridging offers support activities, including mentorship, specifically designed for career changers, adult learners and internationally trained professionals.

Next steps To get started, meet with an academic advisor on the appropriate campus or visit discover.ulethbridge.ca/ CPA. Apply early, enrolment is limited.

If you have a degree from outside of Canada, contact us for help enrolling in the CPA Bridging program.

Financial assistance Do you need help funding your education? Enrolling in CPA Bridging at the uLethbridge maintains your student status, making you eligible for student loans, scholarships and bursaries. Information is available on the CPA Bridging websites, or by contacting an academic advisor at any campus.