This message contains important information about the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) for the 2025/26 academic year.

TD Bank’s generous gift will enhance CPA education by integrating Indigenous perspectives and expanding support networks for students across Western Canada. Discover how this partnership is fostering a more inclusive accounting profession.
 

Samantha Taylor PME, CPA, CA, recently received an email from a candidate feeling anxious about an upcoming exam, a concern many candidates share. In this post, she offers tips to help minimize exam-day stress by focusing on planning, practicing, and mentally preparing to avoid any last-minute panic at the exam centre.

In alignment with our commitment to reconciliation, CPAWSB staff recently took part in a meaningful learning event co-hosted by AFOA Alberta on Thursday, October 3. This event focused on Jordan’s Principle, a pivotal topic in the pursuit of equitable healthcare and social services for First Nations children. Several distinguished speakers shared their insights and experiences, shedding light on critical issues affecting Indigenous communities.

In observance of this important occasion, our offices will be closed on Monday, September 30. NDTR is an opportunity for all Canadians to reflect on the impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities and to further understand the importance of truth and reconciliation.
 

Each year, CPAWSB presents its Exemplary New Professional Award to a single recent CPAWSB graduate in one of the four western provinces or three territories.

In my last post, When Accountants SHOULDN’T Count: Bonus CFE Candidate content - I discussed what CFE candidates shouldn’t count when it comes to Assessment Opportunities (AOs) and Requireds. Below, I will suggest what they should be accounting for instead.