Get your CPA preparatory courses with Sheridan
This program provides a clear pathway to becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Graduates can apply to CPA’s Professional Education Program (PEP) — the final step before you write your Common Final Exam (CFE). Even if you don’t have an accounting background, you’ll soon be on your way to becoming a CPA. A part-time, evening option to complete the required preparatory courses is also available.

Co-op or fast track: the choice is yours
If you start in May or September, you’ll have the option to apply for our co-op program, which adds a four-month work term. This gives you the chance to gain valuable work experience and showcase your accounting skills to potential employers. You may also choose to fast track your studies by starting in January. In that case there’s no co-op term, so you can complete the program in three semesters.

Learn in a supportive classroom environment
CPA’s preparatory courses are rigorous and challenging to complete. By taking our Professional Accounting program, you’ll get the equivalent courses in a supportive classroom setting. You’ll also benefit from the best of the college experience — practical learning, one-on-one attention and small classes.

How do I become a Chartered Professional Accountant?
To become a Chartered Professional Accountant, you need to:

Complete an eligible 120-credit-hour degree.
Complete CPA’s preparatory courses or equivalent (such as Sheridan’s Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting).
Complete CPA’s Professional Education Program (PEP).
Write the Common Final Exam (CFE).
Meet CPA’s work experience requirements.
By taking Sheridan’s Professional Accounting program, you'll complete the required preparatory courses and be ready to move on to the Professional Education Program.

Work towards the globally recognized ACCA designation
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This program is recognized by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) as an accredited program.

When you graduate from your Professional Accounting program at Sheridan, you'll receive the following ACCA Qualification credits:

Business and Technology (BT)
Management Accounting (MA)
Financial Accounting (FA)
Corporate and Business Law (LW)
With the completion of certain subjects, you'll also be entitled to the following ACCA Qualification exemptions:

Audit and Assurance (AA)

Audit & Assurance (ACCG 52688)
Financial Management (FM)

Corporate Finance (FINA 54978)
Financial Reporting (FR)

Intermediate Financial Reporting 1 (ACCG 59106) plus,
Intermediate Financial reporting 2 (ACCG 55325) plus,
Consolidations & Advanced Financial Reporting (ACCG54899)
Performance Management (PM)

Introductory Managerial Accounting (ACCG 50253) plus,
Management Accounting (ACCG 58114) plus,
Performance Management (BUSM 50682)
Taxation (TX)

Taxation (ACCG 53329)
Please use the ACCA's Exemptions Calculator to see which exemptions you can qualify for.

Learn more about studying the ACCA Qualification at Sheridan College

Chartered Professional Accountants work in a variety of career areas.

Here are some jobs you might find:

Chief Financial Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Taxation Specialist
External Auditor
Management Accountant
Financial Accountant
Controller
Senior Analyst
Investment Banker
Compliance Officer
Forensic Accountant