How I passed 4 CPA exams in 3 months and how you can too | GDiPA by the University of Toronto

Want to fast-track your CPA journey? I'm with ya!

In this video, I will be sharing how you can fast-track your CPA journey through GDipPA, a university-accredited program at the University of Toronto Rotman School of Business. If you’re new here, hello! My name is Kat and I am currently a staff accountant. I hope you find this video super helpful!

TIMESTAMPS
0:00-0:19 Introduction
0:20-1:23 What is the CPA?
1:33-2:04 A summary of the CPA path
2:05-3:11 PART 1: Completing your academic prerequisites
3:12-3:24 PART 2: Enrolling in the PEP program
3:25-4:27 Topics you will cover in the PEP program
4:38-4:45 PART 3: Writing the common final exam
4:46-5:40 Exam structure breakdown
5:41- 6:07 PART 4: Fulfilling your practical experience requirements
6:08-6:53 The typical timeline to get your CPA
6:54-7:07 Two ways you can fast-track your CPA journey
7:08-7:49 OPTION ONE: Fast-track on your own
7:50-7:58 OPTION TWO: Fast-track through an accredited university program (my recommendation)
7:59-8:46 About GDiPA (the fast-track program I completed at the University of Toronto)
8:47-9:37 What to expect from this fast-track program
9:38-11:14 What does a day in the life look like?
11:15-12:30 How you can get plugged in

GDipPA stands for Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting and it is an accelerated 12-week summer program that earns you the equivalent of four modules in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)! Normally, the 4 modules would take 8 months to complete if you are doing it at your own pace.

In essence, to obtain your CPA designation you will need to complete all of the following:
1. Academic Prerequisites - Must be completed before you can enrol into a CPA body.
2. CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) - Must complete 4 modules and 2 capstones.
3. Practical Experience - Must complete 30-months of practical work experience.
4. Common Final Examination (CFE) - Must pass all 3 days of the exam.

GDipPa allows you to expedite your studying journey by compressing 4 of your core modules into 3 months rather than 1 year (the typical path). It was the best professional and academic decision I could have ever made for myself coming out of undergrad. I hope to pass on this opportunity to you as well!

GDipPA (CPA Fast-track Program)

Registration Deadline: January 2023 for May 2023 intake

CPA Ontario

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[tamaratarere]

uhhmm what that's crazy! You are hardworking Katrina!

[thelosersacademy]

So Inspiring !!! I will be joining Schulich School of Business soon and would be writing CFE thereafter. May I know if it's easy to get entry into BIG4s these days as accountants/senior staff accountant taking into consideration the challenging job market situation here in Canada? Your insights can really be very helpful

[natalieminassian]

WHAT?! Omg I feel like I’m not doing enough now lol. I’m about to take my first exam soon. I’ll be taking REG. So nervous

[ShreeVedu]

Hello im currently registered with the NASBA for CPA course but im confused about how to prepare for exam, which class i need to join.i have no idea.

[Delhiwaleinaustralia]

hello ma'am
so what is the minimum percentage required in bachelors to enrol into GDiPA for international student

[rajprajuli]

Hi I have a question, I have done my bachelor in accounting and have 6+ yeas of work experience in Finance also have WES ECA report for my education which says 3 yeras of canadian degree euqavalancy. Now I wanted to enroll for CPA ontario, for that I need to be in Canada but I have no idea that CPA programme will allow or entertain student visa for CPA programme. What would you suggest a path way to acheive my goal.

[Mokitales]

Hello!! Can you just share the best way to pursue cpa for an international student! :)

[chenjiajunakachenchuanze]

Hi i follow katrnina kwong way of study follow home work and skillset.