Program structure
John Molson's three graduate CPA programs share a common foundation and core while providing different academic avenues based on your professional goals.
All students build foundational and core CPA competencies before progressing through integrated learning and preparation for the professional order examinations administered by the Ordre des CPA du Québec.
Additional courses and examination requirements depend on whether you want to earn the CPA or the CPA Auditor designation.
Build your core CPA competencies
Complete foundational and core coursework covering areas such as:
- Financial and non-financial reporting
- Taxation
- Assurance
- Data and analytics
- Professional judgment and decision-making
After completing the foundation and core courses, you write the Professional Final Exam, part 1. Next, you complete the leadership courses and write the Professional Final Exam, part 2. Our capstone courses prepare you for these CPA Order exams.
The common coursework will result in a graduate certificate in CPA, with a total of 22.5 credits.
| Category | Course code | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | CPA 670 | Foundational Seminars | 1.5 |
| Workshop | CPA 671 | Accounting Analytics & Artificial Intelligence | 1.5 |
| Domain course | CPA 672 | Financial Reporting Practices | 3 |
| Domain course | CPA 673 | Taxation | 3 |
| Domain course | CPA 674 | Compilations, Reviews & Audits | 3 |
| Domain course | CPA 675 | Financial & Non-Financial Reporting | 1.5 |
| Capstone I | CPA 676 | Core Integration & Exam Preparation | 3 |
| Capstone II | CPA 680 | Leadership Competencies | 3 |
| Capstone II | CPA 681 | Leadership Integration & Exam Preparation | 3 |
Add greater depth and breadth to your professional skill set by completing the common coursework of 22.5 credits and an additional 7.5 credits in elective courses or credited work experience, for a total of 30 credits.
Core coursework (22.5 credits)
| Category | Course code | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | CPA 670 | Foundational Seminars | 1.5 |
| Workshop | CPA 671 | Accounting Analytics & Artificial Intelligence | 1.5 |
| Domain course | CPA 672 | Financial Reporting Practices | 3 |
| Domain course | CPA 673 | Taxation | 3 |
| Domain course | CPA 674 | Compilations, Reviews & Audits | 3 |
| Domain course | CPA 675 | Financial & Non-Financial Reporting | 1.5 |
| Capstone I | CPA 676 | Core Integration & Exam Preparation | 3 |
| Capstone II | CPA 680 | Leadership Competencies | 3 |
| Capstone II | CPA 681 | Leadership Integration & Exam Preparation | 3 |
Additional coursework for Graduate Diploma program (7.5 credits)
| Category | Course code | Course title | Elective option | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | CPA 677 | Applied Professional Accounting I (credited work experience) | CPA 677 or choice of a relevant 600-level elective | 3 |
| Elective | CPA 682 | Applied Professional Accounting II (credited work experience) | CPA 682 or choice of a relevant 600-level elective | 3 |
| Elective | CPA 683 | Applied Professional Accounting III (credited work experience) | CPA 683 or choice of a relevant 600-level elective | 1.5 |
Pursue audit, assurance or other professional activities requiring a public accountancy permit by completing the common coursework of 22.5 credits, three months of credited work experience (3 credits), and 4.5 credits to prepare for public accountancy licensure, for a total of 30 credits.
Core coursework (22.5 credits)
| Category | Course code | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | CPA 670 | Foundational Seminars | 1.5 |
| Workshop | CPA 671 | Accounting Analytics & Artificial Intelligence | 1.5 |
| Domain course | CPA 672 | Financial Reporting Practices | 3 |
| Domain course | CPA 673 | Taxation | 3 |
| Domain course | CPA 674 | Compilations, Reviews & Audits | 3 |
| Domain course | CPA 675 | Financial & Non-Financial Reporting | 1.5 |
| Capstone I | CPA 676 | Core Integration & Exam Preparation | 3 |
| Capstone II | CPA 680 | Leadership Competencies | 3 |
| Capstone II | CPA 681 | Leadership Integration & Exam Preparation | 3 |
Additional coursework for Auditor program (7.5 credits)
| Category | Course code | Course title | Elective option | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course or Elective | CPA 677 | Applied Professional Accounting I (credited work experience) | CPA 677 or choice of a relevant 600-level elective | 3 |
| Capstone module | CPA 678 | Licensure Exam Preparation I | Required | 1.5 |
| Capstone module | CPA 679 | Licensure Exam Preparation II | Required | 3 |
Choose a study schedule that works for you
Once you've chosen your CPA path, decide how and when you want to complete it.
Regular evening and accelerated daytime schedule allow you to adjust your pace, while your starting term affects your course sequence and completion timeline.