Successful completion of a recognized Bachelor Degree. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm that their Bachelor Degree satisfies the degree prerequisite of the CPA Professional Education Program.

Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada will require a World Education Service evaluation with International Credential Advantage Package of their credentials.

Language and Math Requirements:

All applicants must meet minimum Okanagan College admission requirements.

Course exemptions:

The following courses may be eligible for exemptions, subject to conditions below:

BUAD 111 Financial Accounting I
BUAD 121 Financial Accounting II
BUAD 113 Canadian Business
BUAD 195 Financial Management
STAT 124 Business Statistics
BUAD 264 Management Accounting
BUAD 296 Long-term Capital Management

To be granted exemption an equivalent course must have been successfully completed within 10 years.

Students cannot be granted more than five course exemptions within this program and must take appropriate alternative business courses to ensure diploma completion.

International Baccalaureate (IB) programs accepted.

Duolingo English Test - Overall score 105
IELTS - Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL - 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)