CPA Ontario | Audit Immersion Program

Enhance your audit and review engagement expertise with CPA Ontario’s Audit Immersion Program, designed exclusively for CPAs. This is the only 12‑week comprehensive program in Canada that brings together audit fundamentals, CAS education, review & audit engagements, practice inspection insights, and practical applications — all in one place.

Whether you work in a public accounting firm or in an industry role with responsibilities in audit, internal controls, governance, risk management, or financial reporting, this program is designed to strengthen your audit expertise, enhance professional judgment, and support your career advancement. Through in‑depth learning and collaborative workshops, you’ll build confidence and earn 60 PD hours (including 4 Ethics Hours) while connecting with a network of audit professionals.

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What You Learn

This program covers comprehensive audit topics, including:

Apply CAS with confidence, understanding not just what is required, but why the standards matter and how to apply them in practice.
Strengthen professional judgment, risk assessment, and professional skepticism, including key fraud considerations and documentation expectations.
Understand audit quality management and practice inspection insights, with practical guidance you can integrate into your audit or review work.
Build knowledge across audit and review engagements, while staying current on the evolving Canadian audit landscape and regulatory expectations.

Note: There are no pre-requisites for this program.

How You Learn

Over 12 weeks master audit through customizable modules and immersive learning styles:

Practical, real‑world case studies that reinforce standards and application.
Live virtual workshops led by experienced audit subject matter experts.
Assessments and applied assignments designed for immediate workplace relevance.
Peer collaboration through virtual discussions and online chat rooms (all sessions recorded).

Designed with busy season in mind, the program is 100% virtual, primarily self‑study, and allows you to progress at your own pace with on‑demand access to all sessions.

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In-Depth Curriculum

From audit planning to risk assessment, review engagements, and quality management, this curriculum covers the full spectrum of what Canadian CPAs need to excel in audit. You’ll go beyond technical theory to focus on why the standards matter and how to apply them in practice through case‑based learning and expert‑led discussions.

In-Depth Curriculum

Earn a Digital Badge

Upon completion of this program, you’ll receive a digital badge in recognition of your hard work and earned expertise. This badge can be added to your website, social profiles, email signature and more.

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Connect with Audit Professionals

Connect with fellow CPAs across industry and public practice. Build a community of audit professionals you can turn to for insights, referrals, and support as the audit landscape evolves — and learn directly from experienced subject matter experts from both firms and industry.

Connect with Audit Professionals

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Who will benefit?

Whether audit is 5% of your job role or 70%+, or whether you’re a sole practitioner or work for a Big Firm, you will benefit from this comprehensive program that is tailored for the Canadian CPA. There is focus on enhancing the knowledge you have already gained from your CPA Education and work experience.

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Cost & Timing

Registration open until: March 22, 2026

Date: March 23, 2026–June 12, 2026

Location: Virtual

Price: $5,700

Early Bird Price: Save 25% Until March 16, 2026

PD Hours: 60 PD hours (includes 4 Ethics Hours)

Delivery and access

Live sessions are recorded for on‑demand viewing; most of the program is self‑study and self‑paced. Participants have until September 30, 2026 to complete the program and until March 23, 2027 to access all course materials.

Financial assistance

Learn more about Executive Education Funding in Canada.

Contact an Advisor to learn more about group discounts and our payment plan options.

Looking for Employer Funding or Approval?

Connect with a Program Advisor at zho@cpaontario.ca to request a customized employer support letter outlining the program value and learning outcomes for the Audit Immersion Program.

Speakers

Francis Seguin

Francis (Frank) Seguin, CPA

Francis has over 25 years’ experience providing training, lecturing, assurance and advisory services to clients based in Ontario, throughout Canada and internationally, with a focus on the broader public sector and not-for-profit organizations. He has worked in professional services’ firm for over 20 years as well as in industry, and currently lectures for CPA Ontario and CPA Quebec; he has also lectured on a part-time basis at the bachelors’ and graduate levels in the Université du Québec en Outaouais and the University of Ottawa.