ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES GUIDE - SASKATCHEWAN - FOR ENTRY TO THE CPA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (CPAPEP)

Sep 27, 2026

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ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES GUIDE - SASKATCHEWAN - FOR ENTRY TO THE CPA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (CPAPEP) lists prerequisite and core course requirements for entry into CPA PEP, mapping CPA preparatory courses to specific course numbers at the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina, and also to Saskatchewan Polytechnic and AFOA Canada options. It specifies credit/degree expectations, grade thresholds for core and non-core courses, and rules for course equivalencies, exemptions, and limits on multi-institution completion, including DAIS competency timing and 10-year currency guidance.

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Admission requirements and grading

Degree and credit hour requirement

Core vs non-core grade thresholds

Course prerequisites by provider

CPA preparatory courses

University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina mapping

Saskatchewan Polytechnic and AFOA Canada mapping

Exemptions and equivalency rules

When applicants can use equivalent coursework

Exemption coverage and knowledge gaps

DAIS competency expectations

Notes and contact information

ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES GUIDE: SASKATCHEWAN FOR ENTRY TO THE CPA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (CPAPEP) | | CPA Preparatory Courses | University of Saskatchewan | University of Regina | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | Bachelor of Commerce | Bachelor of Business Administration | | | Introductory Financial Accounting | COMM 201 | BUS 285 | | OURS ES | Introductory Management Accounting | COMM 210 | BUS 288 | | ORE C | Economics | ECON 114 | ECON 201 + ECON 202 | | NON-C | Statistics | COMM 104 | (STAT 100 or STAT 160) + (BUS 3772 or BUS 270) | | | Business Law | COMM 304 | BUS 307 | | | | | | | | Information Technology | COMM 337
COMM 337 or CMPT 275 accepted if taken before Sep 1, 2021 | CS 100 + BUS 375 | | SES | | | | | | Intermediate Financial Reporting 1 | COMM 321 | BUS 385 + BUS 387 | | | Intermediate Financial Reporting 2 | COMM 323 | BUS 385 + BUS 387 | | | Advanced Financial Reporting | COMM 433 | BUS 485 | | COUR | Corporate Finance | COMM 203 + COMM 363 | BUS 290 + BUS 395 | | CORE | Audit and Assurance | COMM 414 + COMM 421
(COMM 413 or COMM 414) + COMM 421 accepted if taken before Sep 1, 2021 | BUS 386 | | | Taxation | COMM 405 or (COMM 406 + COMM 407) | BUS 384 | | | Intermediate Management Accounting | COMM 308 + COMM 438 | BUS 388 + BUS 488 | | | Performance Management | COMM 401 + COMM 438 | BUS 400 + BUS 488 | | | Data Analytics and Information Systems (DAIS) 1 | COMM 324 | BUS 3772 | | | | | | • For University of Athabasca courses, please refer to the academic prerequisites guide on the CPA Alberta website • Applicants are required to complete a 120-credit hour degree or equivalent before admission to CPA PEP. • For entry into CPA PEP, a minimum grade of 60% is required in each prerequisite core course and a minimum overall average of 65% or equivalent as calculated by averaging grades across all of a student’s prerequisite core courses, is required. A minimum grade of 50% or equivalent is required for every non-core course. • Applicants missing one or more of the required courses for direct admission into CPA PEP may complete equivalent coursework through CPA preparatory courses delivered by the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) and/or f rom a recognized post-secondary institution. • Where two or more courses are required to meet a CPA prerequisite, CPAWSB recommends completing those courses through one post-secondary institution to ensure all required content is covered. Exemptions may not be granted for courses completed through multiple post-secondary institutions. • A course may count as an exemption for more than one prerequisite if it covers competencies across multiple subject. areas. Disclaimer: • Course exemptions are granted according to the approved CPA academic prerequisites in place when a course(s) was taken, provided the course(s) meets the applicable grade requirements and the 10-year currency of education for core prerequisites (See section 1.1.3 in HEP Vol. 1) . CPA PEP admission may require the completion of updated course(s) for any expired exemptions. • Applicants who receive exemptions based on previous academic prerequisite guides might have knowledge gapsand are encouraged to fill those gaps. Self-study materials are available after CPA PEP admission; applicants are responsible for ensuring they have the knowledge required to support successful completion of the CPA PEP requirements 1 Starting Sep 1, 2023, applicants registered in CPA PEP will be expected to have coverage of DAIS competencies prior to entering the program. For more information, [please visit our website at](please visit our website at cpawsb.ca)[ ](please visit our website at cpawsb.ca)[cpawsb.ca](please visit our website at cpawsb.ca) 2 Prior to Sep 2021 course number was BUS 335AC ww.c~~p~~aeco[e](e.ca)[.c](e.ca)[a](e.ca)~~b~~peaco@meaccpask.~~p~~caa This information is subject to change. Last updated: March 2025. Phone: 306-359-0272 Toll Free: 1-

FAQs

What degree requirement must applicants meet before admission to CPA PEP?

Applicants must complete a 120-credit hour degree or its equivalent before admission to CPA PEP.

What are the minimum grade requirements for prerequisite courses for entry to CPA PEP?

For entry to CPA PEP, applicants need at least 60% in each prerequisite core course and a minimum overall average of 65% across prerequisite core courses. A minimum grade of 50% is required for every non-core course.

How do course exemptions and equivalent coursework work if applicants are missing required courses?

Applicants missing required courses may complete equivalent coursework through CPA preparatory courses delivered by CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) and/or a recognized post-secondary institution. Exemptions are granted only for courses meeting applicable grade requirements and the 10-year currency of education for core prerequisites, and exemptions may require updated courses if they have expired.

Sep 27, 2026

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