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Registration Category Quiz

Hi, I'm here to help you on your registration journey to become a CPA Ontario student.

I'll guide you to the right task at the right time - specific to you.

Because you are on this page, I am assuming you are a post-secondary student in Canada, is that correct?



Ok, your first step in your registration is your self-assessment. Have you completed your self-assessment and been advised to proceed with a transcript assessment?

The self-assessment tool allows Ontario students to have their transcript information reviewed instantly to determine if they're ready to apply for a transcript assessment. You can use the free self-assessment tool as many times as needed before applying. Complete a free self-assessment.

Ok, I recommend completing a self-assessment before proceeding. Our free self-assessment tool is a quick and easy way to make sure you're on the right track to proceed with your education requirements before you apply.

Terrific. You’ve taken the first step on your journey to becoming a CPA Ontario student. Have you completed all requirements towards your degree at your post-secondary institution? (It doesn't matter if you haven't received your degree yet)
Congratulations. Completing a degree is a big step in your career. Have you submitted a transcript assessment to CPA Ontario and been advised by email you are ready to register as a CPA Ontario student?

A transcript assessment determines if you are eligible to enrol in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) and lets you know if you have any outstanding requirements before registering as a student. If you'd like one, visit our transcript assessment page.

Great job. It appears you're ready to register to become a CPA Ontario student. Visit our University Graduate page to make sure you have all the requirements to register before applying.

No problem. I will now guide you to the right place for your next registration step.

Click on the option below that applies to you.

That is no problem. It's common for students to apply before they have finished their degree. Are you currently enrolled in a full-time degree program with at least one year of full-time studies completed (this includes students completing co-ops, work terms or internships)?

Great job. It appears you're ready to register to become a CPA Ontario student. Visit our University Graduate - Conditional (Degree) page to make sure you have all the requirements to register before applying.

It looks like you are missing requirements you need to apply right now.

I recommend you check out the registration categories to review registration requirements.

Stick at it. And when you meet requirements for a category, please come back and apply.

Terrific. You’ve taken the first step on your journey to becoming a CPA Ontario student. Have you completed all requirements towards your degree at your post-secondary institution? (It doesn't matter if you haven't received your degree yet)
Congratulations. Completing a degree is a big step in your career. Have you submitted a transcript assessment to CPA Ontario and been advised by email you are ready to register as a CPA Ontario student? - Copy

A transcript assessment determines if you are eligible to enrol in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) and lets you know if you have any outstanding requirements before registering as a student. If you'd like one, visit our transcript assessment page.

Great job. It appears you're ready to register to become a CPA Ontario student. Visit our University Graduate page to make sure you have all the requirements to register before applying.

No problem. I will now guide you to the right place for your next registration step.

Click on the option below that applies to you.

That is no problem. It's common for students to apply before they have finished their degree. Are you currently enrolled in a full-time degree program with at least one year of full-time studies completed (this includes students completing co-ops, work terms or internships)?

Great job. It appears you're ready to register to become a CPA Ontario student. Visit our University Graduate - Conditional (Degree) page to make sure you have all the requirements to register before applying.

It looks like you are missing requirements you need to apply right now.

I recommend you check out the registration categories to review registration requirements.

Stick at it. And when you meet requirements for a category, please come back and apply.

Great to hear you're enroled in a CPA Accredited Program.

Please note: You should only register as a student in the CPA Accredited Program category if you are currently enroled in or completed the graduate-level component of a CPA Accredited Program. Visit our

CPA Accredited Program page to find how you can register with CPA Ontario.