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About the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA)
Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.); Professional Accounting (24 credits) |
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The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting program is offered full-time by the Desautels Faculty of Management, and part-time through the School of Continuing Studies. The º«¹úÂãÎè GCPA program is an accredited Professional Education Program (PEP) of CPA Quebec. The program is designed to provide students with professional training on the latest CPA concepts and practice-related issues while preparing them to write the national Common Final Exams (CFE). Completion of a PEP and passing the CFE are two of the required components for obtaining the highly respected CPA designation. Combining º«¹úÂãÎè's international reputation, a history of an excellent pass record on the CFE and the legacy CA exams, and top professors, the GCPA program ensures that graduates can make professional judgments on financials in a global business environment. The GCPA program is intended to allow students to develop professional skills that will be recognized nationally and internationally. It focuses on the acquisition and integration of in-depth specialized knowledge in fields in which engagements are likely to be entrusted to CPAs. More specifically, the objective of the Graduate Certificate is to develop the analytical skills, diagnostic capabilities, and evaluation skills needed for the exercise of professional judgment necessary to solve practical problems related to the practice of professional accounting. Our lecturers are hard-working, dedicated, and motivated to making our students succeed in the program. Coupled with a 24-month recognized training period, the GCPA program provides students with the academic and professional business training, communication and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in a CPA career. |
Option 1:
Applicants completing a Canadian Bachelor of Commerce degree from a recognized institution are required to obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0* and successfully complete the following prerequisite courses, or their equivalents, with minimum grades of B-:
* Admission to the program is highly competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not secure entry into the GCPA program.
Option 2:
Graduates of programs other than a Canadian Bachelor of Commerce or graduates with foreign degrees must complete the following courses through the School of Continuing Studies' Diploma in Accounting program prior to admission to the GCPA program. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not secure admission to the GCPA program.
For more information, you may contact the School of Continuing Studies directly:
Online applications for the GCPA program can be submitted through º«¹úÂãÎè's uApply. For details please visit Ready to apply?
See University Regulations and Resources > Graduate > Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures > Application Procedures and the GCPA program website for details about submitting your application.
A deferral of admission may be considered in exceptional cases upon evidence of extenuating circumstances for one year only. A request may be submitted by the student through uApply and evaluated by the GCPA Office.
Time Limits
The program must be completed within three years of admission.
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
The application deadlines listed here are set by the Desautels Faculty of Management and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate º«¹úÂãÎè departmental website; please consult the list on the Graduate program contacts page.
Canadian | International | Special/Exchange/Visiting |
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Fall: N/A | Fall: N/A | Fall: N/A |
Winter: N/A | Winter: N/A | Winter: N/A |
Summer: Feb. 1 | Summer: Dec. 15 | Summer: N/A |
To obtain the CPA designation in Quebec, a student must have:
Once all these criteria have been met, the student will obtain the designation of Chartered Professional Accountant from L'Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (OCPAQ).
Further information can be obtained from: