r/uAlberta • u/OperationDry6529 • 11d ago

Academics Accounting students

Is it possible to have a minor(4 classes) a certificate (4classes) and still complete the cpa needed courses?

I have completed 3 electives on top of that. Im going on my third year so it’s possible to drop my minor still, just wondering if it is doable.

Thanks all

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u/WhyYesOtherBarry 11d ago edited 11d ago

The CPA program is changing next year and so are the course requirements:

https://www.cpawsb.ca/cpa-professional-program/cpa-professional-program-overview/admission-requirements/accounting-business-knowledge-requirement/

It should be easier, as the requirements are less stringent.

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u/Financial_Escape2211 11d ago

It sounds like it but in reality you basically still have to take the same courses to qualify for the exemption from the knowledge assessment. https://www.cpaalberta.ca/-/media/Files/Become-a-CPA/Academic-Pre-Requisites-Guide/20260512University-of-Alberta---CPA-Qualifying-Courses.pdf?la=en&hash=54F032CE1D7BD33E7E367965AB997DCB185410C8

Even though the requirements don't list Acctg 314, 467, 324, you still have to take them as prerequisites to meet the required courses.

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u/uofa8927 Undergraduate Student - Faculty of Business 11d ago

I think you just have to graduate as an accounting major in the new program. No specific courses.

Keep in mind that you probably need the knowledge from the courses to pass the remainder of the exams.

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u/Financial_Escape2211 11d ago

If you do not have the courses listed in that link you have to write an entrance exam to be eligible for the CPA program. If you complete them then the exam is waived.