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It specifies McGill’s GCPA as a recognized PEP, compares internship timelines inside and outside Québec, and summarizes required undergraduate and PEP options. 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Complete a recognized undergraduate degree  \n2. Complete a PEP – Professional Education Program  \n• McGill’s Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA Program) is a recognized PEP  \n3. Successfully write & pass the CFE (Common Final Exam)  \n4. Complete a 24-month recognized internship  \n• Accounting firms & industry positions  \n• Outside of Quebec the internship period is 36 months  \nUndergraduate Degree  \n• You must meet the course requirements outlined by the Order for the school where you obtained your B Com.  \n[https://cpaquebec.ca/en/students-and](https://cpaquebec.ca/en/students-and)future-cpas/how-to-become-a  \ncpa/academic-prerequisites/  \nPEP – Professional Education Programs  \n1. Desautels GCPA (full-time program)  \n2. National on-line program  \n3. Graduate programs at other Quebec universities or other schools in Canada  \nCPA Competencies  \n\n|  | Technical Skills\u003Cbr>1. Financial Acct |  | Enabling Skills\u003Cbr>1. Professional & |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | 2. Mgmt Acct |  | Ethical Behaviour |  |\n|  | 3. Strategy & Governance |  | 2. Leading\u003Cbr>3. Collaborating |  |\n|  | 4. Audit & Assurance |  | 4. Self-Management |  |\n|  | 5. Taxation |  | 5. Adding Value |  |\n|  | 6. Finance |  | 6. Problem Solving & Decision Making\u003Cbr>7. Communicating |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n\nElectives and affect on CFE  \n• On Day 2 of the CFE, students assume different “roles” (auditor, tax advisor, finance, performance measurement (controller))  \n• Which Electives you choose will determine which role you will write  \n• At Desautels currently only the Auditor role  \n• For other roles need to look at other programs  \nNational On-Line Program  \n• Available across the country. In Montreal offered through UQAM in English.  \n• Each module (Core 1, Core 2, etc.) is an 8 week session done on-line with 1 weekend “face-to-face”.  \n• Will start at different times during the year (at least 2x) .  \n•  [http://cpaquebec.ca/en/becoming-a](http://cpaquebec.ca/en/becoming-a)  \ncpa/education/national-program-delivered-by-theorder/  \n• Takes 2 years to complete  \n• Cost $10,767.44 (includes taxes). Includes Surpass exam software $344.93. Plus administrative fees & annual membership + CFE fee $1,810.86.  \nNational Program Prerequisites  \n• To enter the National Program directly from McGill you need the same prerequisites as for our program (discussed later) .  \n• If you are missing a few, CPA Canada offers CPA PREP – on-line modules where you can make up for any missing prerequisites.  \n• They are NOT acceptable as prerequisites for McGill’s GCPA.  \nOut of Province Options  \n• Some Ontario universities offer graduate programs that satisfy some parts of the PEP. Upon completion you transfer into the National Program.  \n• i.e. Queens & U of T have summer programs after your undergraduate that allow you to enter the National Program at the Capstone 1 point.","cbCaiqrSA7pV7XRF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqrSA7pV7XRF","pdf",283093,12,"English","# To Receive a CPA Designation\n## Education and Exam Steps\n## Undergraduate Degree Requirement\n## PEP - Professional Education Programs\n## CPA Competencies\n## Electives and Affect on CFE\n# Program Options in Québec and Beyond\n## National On-Line Program\n## National Program Prerequisites\n## Out of Province Options","[{\"question\":\"What are the required steps to receive a CPA designation in Québec?\",\"answer\":\"You must complete a recognized undergraduate degree, complete a PEP (Professional Education Program), write and pass the CFE (Common Final Exam), and complete a 24-month recognized internship.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does internship duration differ outside Québec?\",\"answer\":\"Outside Québec, the internship period is 36 months instead of the 24-month recognized internship stated for Québec.\"},{\"question\":\"How do electives affect what role you write on CFE Day 2?\",\"answer\":\"On Day 2 of the CFE, students assume different roles (auditor, tax advisor, finance, performance measurement/controller). 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