Professional Program

The Institute's Professional Program has two components:

•   the Core Knowledge Examination (CKE)
•   the School of Accountancy (SOA)

Core Knowledge Examination

Currently, the Core Knowledge Examination (CKE) is a four-hour, multiple-choice examination that tests your knowledge of the competencies outlined in the UFE Candidates Competency Map [PDF]. You must pass this examination before you are eligible to attend the School of Accountancy (SOA). You can write the Core Knowledge Examination in January or May.

School of Accountancy

Currently, the School of Accountancy (SOA) is a three-week period of full-time study in June. In the months before the School of Accountancy begins, you will be provided with readings and assignments to prepare for the School. The Institute also offers a course with lectures and workshops during the winter months before the School of Accountancy to help you prepare.

End-of-School Examination

At the end of the three-week School of Accountancy, you will write the 2 day End-of-School examination. Currently, the first day of the examination is one comprehensive question and the second day consists of multi competency, case-type questions.

Exemption

If you are a member of a recognized accounting body outside Canada, you are exempt from the Professional Program.

Members of non-recognized and non-assessed accounting bodies are required to complete the Institute's Professional Program requirement. In rare cases, exemptions are granted. You can ask the Institute to evaluate your qualifications to determine if you are eligible for any exemptions. See the section Evaluation of Qualifications.