Understand Your PEThrough an animated video series, you will learn about the different paths to obtaining your PE and how to document your journey.
Practical Experience
Put your formal learning to work
Practical experience is where you take your academic knowledge to the next level. CPA students apply and develop professional skills through hands-on work experiences in a real-world setting.
Practical experience (PE) is a mandatory component of the CPA certification program. As a student, you must complete a minimum 30 months of PE while documenting and reporting your development using the Practical Experience Reporting Tool (PERT).Understand Your PE
PE CompetenciesLearn more about technical and enabling competencies.
Plan your own path using our interactive competency tool.
MentorshipRead about mentorship requirements, steps in the program and other helpful tips for students.
Your mentor will share their experience and expertise to help you become a successful CPA.
PE Resource CentreFind important guides, forms and videos for students’ CPA Ontario Practical Experience Requirements, competencies, reporting and mentorship.
Employers supporting CPA Ontario students
Support a CPA Ontario student in your organization and gain the best and brightest talent. Learn about how employers can develop future leaders in their organizations and give back to the profession.