CPA Canada Handbook Resources
Once you are formally accepted as a candidate in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP), you can access the Exam Reference Version of the CPA Canada Handbook. Within this section of the Handbook, you can access the following accounting standards frameworks used in Canada:
- Part I - International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Part II - Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)
- Part III - Accounting Standards for Not-for-profit Organizations (ASNPO)
You can also access the following assurance standard frameworks and other relevant frameworks used in Canada on the CPA Canada Handbook:
- Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)
- Canadian Standards on Quality Management (CSQM)
- Other Canadian Standards (Specialized Areas, Review Engagements, Related Services)
Knotia Platform
Knotia is CPA Canada's online research platform for storing reference materials. Through Knotia you can access the following:
- CPA Canada Standards and Guidance Collection (the CPA Canada Handbook)
- Federal Income Tax Collection
- Excise Tax Act
Active CPA PEP candidates can access the CPA Canada Handbook through the Knotia platform.
Technical Difficulties and Questions
For login issues and questions about your Knotia account, please contact CPA Canada Member Services at 1-800-268-3793 or [email protected].