{"id":16948,"date":"2025-07-23T12:14:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T16:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpaquebec.wp.vortexdev.com\/tout-savoir-sur-le-stage-cpa\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T15:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:31:03","slug":"tout-savoir-sur-le-stage-cpa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cpaquebec.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/tout-savoir-sur-le-stage-cpa\/","title":{"rendered":"All about CPA practical experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does the CPA practical experience consist of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The practical experience period is an essential part of the process of becoming a CPA. It provides you with opportunities in the workplace to apply what you have formally learned, and helps you acquire and strengthen your professional skills, as defined in the <a href=\"http:\/\/CPA competency development\">CPA Competency&nbsp;Map<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of what your goals are, the CPA practical experience lets you chart your path in the business world!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-accordions-group accordion-container aligndefault wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group\">\n  \n\n<div id=\"24-months-of-paid-practical-experience\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          24 months of paid practical experience      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p>You will work in a real-life management and decision-making setting, while developing the most sought-after skills in the job market, in the work environment of your choice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>public practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>public and parapublic sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>non-profit sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"full-or-part-time\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          Full or part time      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p>You may complete your practical experience period on a full-time (minimum of 32 hours per week) or part-time (minimum of 17.5 hours per week) basis. In both cases, the practical experience lasts at least 24 months in total. The part-time practical experience period is prorated on the basis of a 32-hour work week.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"progress-through-the-cpa-competencies\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          Progress through the CPA competencies      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p>You will develop&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/cpa-competency-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPA competencies<\/a>&nbsp;throughout your period of practical experience, based on your interests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>financial reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>management accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>taxation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strategy and governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sustainability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>emerging technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>data management and governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>value creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>real-time decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"experience-before-registration-with-the-order\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          Experience before registration with the Order      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p>Have you accumulated any relevant experience in the 5 years preceding your registration with the Order? If so, a maximum of 8 months of practical experience could be recognized via your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online file<\/a>. You must have already earned at least 30 university credits when you acquired the experience.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"experience-after-registration-with-the-order\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          Experience after registration with the Order      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p>Once you are registered with the Order and have begun your practical experience, you will need to submit your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/processus-de-declaration-de-stage\/declaration-of-the-start-of-a-period\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">declaration of start of practical experience<\/a>&nbsp;in your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/sitecore\/service\/notfound.aspx?item=web%3a%7bF1F9D827-E166-4A44-ADBD-D7DCCCC04953%7d%40en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online file<\/a>&nbsp;within 60 days of your first day of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A minimum of 16 months of practical experience must be completed after the start of your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional Education Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"two-practical-experience-reports-per-year\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          Two practical experience reports per year      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p>You will need to write two&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/processus-de-declaration-de-stage\/declaration-of-the-start-of-a-period-33109\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practical experience reports<\/a>&nbsp;for each 12-month period worked. Your reports help you progress and achieve the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/cpa-competency-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPA competencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your reports will need to be updated in your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online file<\/a>. Please specify the start and end dates in your reports!<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mentorship\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          Mentorship      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p>During your practical experience period, you receive expert guidance and advice from a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/mentorship-and-supervision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPA mentor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have two meetings per year with your CPA mentor in view of drafting your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/processus-de-declaration-de-stage\/declaration-of-the-start-of-a-period-33109\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practical experience reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-cpa-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">A new professional program is coming in 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modernized, bold, and rooted in today\u2019s realities, it is designed to train the CPAs of tomorrow, based on the latest learning methods. As part of this new program, certain changes will be made to the CPA practical experience structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.wp.vortexdev.com\/fr\/releve-cpa\/comment-devenir-cpa\/formation\/nouveau-programme-professionnel\/\">Discover the new program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paths to explore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different equally rewarding paths that you can take to meet your practical experience requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To acquire your practical experience, you can opt for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a pre-approved program;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the experience verification route;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a combination of the two.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out which path is right for you!<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-accordions-group accordion-container aligndefault wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group\">\n  \n\n<div id=\"preapproved-program\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          Preapproved program      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\"><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many accounting firms and some large organizations have set up a preapproved practical experience program with the Order. In this type of program, your duties have been analyzed before you start working at the firm or organization. A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/cpa-members\/welcoming-interns-and-mentoring\/internship-supervision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">program leader<\/a>, who is also a CPA, is responsible for assigning the preapproved program\u2019s duties to candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To obtain the CPA designation and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/how-to-become-a-cpa\/cpa-auditor-designation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public accountancy permit<\/a>&nbsp;at the same time, the preapproved program must be in the field of public accountancy (audits or reviews) for the entire period of practical experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although practical experiences in a preapproved program other than in the field of public accountancy are possible, they are much rarer and qualify you only for the CPA designation, but not for the public accountancy permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to obtain the CPA Auditor designation?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/how-to-become-a-cpa\/cpa-auditor-designation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See all of the requirements you will need to meet to do so<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Where can I complete my practical period?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At an accounting firm, business or public body with a program that has been preapproved by the Order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To guide you in your job search, the Order provides you with a directory of preapproved practical experience programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.wp.vortexdev.com\/fr\/releve-cpa\/comment-devenir-cpa\/stage\/comment-trouver-un-stage\/repertoire-des-programmes-preapprouves\/\">Consult our directory of preapproved programs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/future-cpas\/decouvrir-la-profession-de-cpa\/cpa-three-letters-that-stand-out\/la-vie-en-cabinet\/\">See what life in a firm looks like<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\"><strong>PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE DECLARATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online file<\/a>, you must attach the declaration form signed by your program leader to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/processus-de-declaration-de-stage\/declaration-of-the-start-of-a-period\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">declaration of start of practical experience<\/a>&nbsp;within 60 days of your first day of work.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"experience-verification-route\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          Experience verification route      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\"><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any employer (firm, business, public body) can hire a CPA trainee (non-auditor) for a practical experience on the basis of what is known as the experience verification route. On this path, you develop competencies in 24 months with the goal of obtaining the CPA designation. However, this path does not qualify you for a public accountancy permit.<br><br>Experience verification provides greater flexibility and diversity in areas such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>sustainability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>emerging technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>data management and governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>value creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>real-time decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Order will analyze your practical experience when you declare it to determine whether the position meets all of the requirements.<br><br>Consult our many practical experience offers on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/emploicpa.cpaquebec.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emploi CPA<\/a>!.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Where can I complete my practical experience period ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At an accounting firm, business or public body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The possibilities are as varied as your interests! Refer to these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/how-to-find-a-position\/qualifying-practical-experience-positions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">examples of practical experiences<\/a>&nbsp;if you would like some guidance in your search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Practical experience declaration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online file<\/a>, you must attach a duly completed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/-\/media\/docs\/etudiants-et-futurs-cpa\/stage\/declarer-stage\/descriptif_debut_stage_verification_exp_fr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practical experience description for approval by the Order form<\/a>\u00a0to your declaration of start of practical experience. The form must be signed by your mentor and immediate superior within 60 days of your first day of work.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"practical-experience-reports\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          Practical experience reports      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p>Regardless of the path you choose, you must&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/processus-de-declaration-de-stage\/declaration-of-the-start-of-a-period-33109\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">submit reports<\/a>&nbsp;in the following situations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two practical experience\u00a0reports for each 12-month period worked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are reaching the end of a practical experience authorized for a limited time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You change jobs and\/or your job description has changed significantly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have met all the requirements of the period of practical experience (end of practical experience report)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-92d440f1 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are my responsabilities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"color-boxes-grid aligndefault\"\n>\n   <div class=\"color-boxes-grid__grid cols-1\">\n     \n\n<div class=\"color-box-item has-background has-mint-background-color\">\n\n    <h5 class=\"color-box-item__title\">Beginning of the Professional Education Program (PEP) and registration with the Order<\/h5>\n   \n\n      <div class=\"accordion-container\">\n          <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"color-box-item__tags\">\n                        <div class=\"wysiwyg tag-item\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">Beginning of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional Education Program (PEP)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/how-to-become-a-cpa\/registration-with-the-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">registration with the Order<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"color-boxes-grid aligndefault\"\n>\n   <div class=\"color-boxes-grid__grid cols-2\">\n     \n\n<div class=\"color-box-item has-background has-mint-background-color\">\n\n    <h5 class=\"color-box-item__title\">Experience before registration with the Order<\/h5>\n      <div class=\"wysiwyg color-box-item__text\"><h6>My situation<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"text-left\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"text-left\">\n<li>I have earned at least\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/how-to-become-a-cpa\/academic-prerequisites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30 university credits<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>I am\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/how-to-become-a-cpa\/registration-with-the-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">registered with the Order<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>I have begun the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PEP<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>I have access to my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online file<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/mentorship-and-supervision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPA mentor<\/a>\u00a0is not a requirement for the period of practical experience before registration.<\/p>\n<h6>My responsibilities<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"text-left\">\n<li>I must\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/processus-de-declaration-de-stage\/declarer-un-stage-anterieur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">declare my experience<\/a>\u00a0in my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online file<\/a>.\n<ul>\n<li>I must document my experience in my first cumulative\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/processus-de-declaration-de-stage\/declaration-of-the-start-of-a-period-33109\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practical experience report<\/a>. A maximum of 8 months of cumulative experience may be recognized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n   \n\n      <div class=\"accordion-container\">\n          <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"color-box-item has-background has-mint-background-color\">\n\n    <h5 class=\"color-box-item__title\">Experience after registration with the Order<\/h5>\n      <div class=\"wysiwyg color-box-item__text\"><h6>My situation<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"text-left\">\n<li>I am\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/how-to-become-a-cpa\/registration-with-the-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">registered with the Order<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>I have begun the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PEP<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>I have access to my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online file<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>I have begun a practical experience.<\/li>\n<li>I have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/mentorship-and-supervision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPA mentor<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>My responsabilities<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"text-left\">\n<li>I must name my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/mentorship-and-supervision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPA mentor<\/a>\u00a0and get to know him or her.<\/li>\n<li>I must identify the path that I will take to complete the practical experience period.<\/li>\n<li>I must declare the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/processus-de-declaration-de-stage\/declaration-of-the-start-of-a-period\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start of my practical experience<\/a>\u00a0in my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online file<\/a>\u00a0within 60 days of the first day of my job.<\/li>\n<li>In my online file, once my practical experience is authorized and processed by the Order, I must create a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/processus-de-declaration-de-stage\/declaration-of-the-start-of-a-period-33109\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practical experience report<\/a>\u00a0for every 6 months of practical experience worked. It is important to specify the start and end date in the report.\n<ul>\n<li>I must document my practical experience report in my online file, as I accumulate experience in line with CPA technical and enabling competencies.<\/li>\n<li>I must meet with my CPA mentor\u00a0and submit my practical experience report to him or her through my online file\u00a0for discussion, review and approval.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, the Order will process my practical experience report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n   \n\n      <div class=\"accordion-container\">\n          <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"color-boxes-grid aligndefault\"\n>\n   <div class=\"color-boxes-grid__grid cols-1\">\n     \n\n<div class=\"color-box-item has-background has-mint-background-color\">\n\n    <h5 class=\"color-box-item__title\">End of the practical experience<\/h5>\n      <div class=\"wysiwyg color-box-item__text\"><h6>My situation<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"text-left\">\n<li>I have met all practical experience requirements. and\/or<\/li>\n<li>I have changed job and\/or my job description has changed significantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>My responsabilities<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"text-left\">\n<li>I must submit an updated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/processus-de-declaration-de-stage\/declaration-of-the-start-of-a-period-33109\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practical experience report<\/a>\u00a0to my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/mentorship-and-supervision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPA mentor<\/a>\u00a0through my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online file<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>I must meet with my CPA mentor to discuss my report and have it approved by him or her.<\/li>\n<li>I must declare the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/processus-de-declaration-de-stage\/declarer-la-fin-dun-stage-nouveau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">end of my practical experience<\/a>\u00a0in my online file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n   \n\n      <div class=\"accordion-container\">\n          <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"color-box-item__tags\">\n                        <div class=\"wysiwyg tag-item\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">End of the practical experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cta-box-wrapper aligndefault\"\n>\n   <div class=\"cta-box has-background  has-background has-cpa-background-color has-no-link\">    <div class=\"cta-box__top\">\n      <span class=\"cta-box__icon\">\n              <\/span>\n      <h5 class=\"cta-box__label\">And what about the CFE?<\/h5>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"cta-box__text\"><div class=\"flip-card-front\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">You can <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px\" href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/final-examination\/important-dates-and-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register for the CFE<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">\u00a0once your PEP is completed. You don\u2019t need to have completed your internship to do it!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n       <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cta-box-wrapper aligndefault\"\n>\n   <div class=\"cta-box has-background  has-background has-cpa-background-color has-no-link\">    <div class=\"cta-box__top\">\n      <span class=\"cta-box__icon\">\n              <\/span>\n      <h5 class=\"cta-box__label\">And what about the permit application?<\/h5>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"cta-box__text\"><p>To\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apply for your permit<\/a> and obtain your CPA designation, you must have completed your PEP, met all practical experience requirements and passed the EFC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n       <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-cpa-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical experiences outside Quebec<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A practical experience may be completed outside Quebec or even outside Canada and may be recognized by the Order if it meets the requirements for CPA competencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must have the Order confirm whether their practical experience is eligible before they start it, even in the case of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/how-to-find-a-position\/pre-approved-practical-experience-program-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preapproved programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following conditions must be met:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The practical experience meets the Order\u2019s criteria and enables the candidate to acquire\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/cpa-competency-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPA competencies<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The practical experience is completed under the supervision of a CPA mentor from Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ressources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-marble-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u00c7a paie bien le stage?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vmD0IdKtwWI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Do practical experiences pay well?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-marble-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Est-ce qu\u2019un stage se convertit en emploi?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8xOmwTB6EOo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Can practical experiences turn into jobs?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-marble-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Comment se fait le passage de la th\u00e9orie \u00e0 la pratique?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ls9W36_aGG0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">How does the transition from theory to practice happen?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-marble-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Un moment marquant de votre stage?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7_93Nj3Bvy8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">A key moment of your practical experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"notification-message aligndefault notification-message--info notification-message--outline\"\n>\n   \n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Recourses during the process of acquiring the CPA designation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At any step in the process of acquiring the CPA designation, if you are dissatisfied with the way in which your file has been handled by the Order, you may share your observations with the Order\u2019s qualification committee by writing to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:candidat@cpaquebec.ca\">candidat@cpaquebec.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also file a complaint for free with the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.opq.gouv.qc.ca\/commissaire\/porter-plainte\" target=\"_blank\">Commissaire \u00e0 l\u2019admission aux professions<\/a>, an independent government entity that receives and reviews complaints about professional admission processes, whether they concern the Order or another organization involved in your admission process, such as a university or CPA Canada.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does the CPA practical experience consist of? 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