The CPA Canada Profession Education Program (PEP) Syllabus (formerly Survival Guides) provide a summary of readings every week for each PEP module. The readings are divided into 8 study units which match the 8-week duration of the program. I suggest to download and print them before your module starts, so that you complete your readings in advance.
Here are the steps to download the PEP syllabus for any module:
Step 1: Access CRC (Certification Resource Centre)
Go to CPA Canada’s certification resource center: https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/become-a-cpa/certification-resource-centre/resources-for-cpa-pep
Step 2: Scroll down to the middle of the page
Scroll down to the middle of the page, you’ll see the 6 PEP modules, each with the corresponding syllabus:
- Core 1
- Core 2
- Assurance
- Finance
- PM
- Taxation
Click to download for each module.
Step 3: Review
Once you download the PDF, you’ll see the readings organized per study unit. Begin your studies by going through the chapters, starting from Unit 1.
Chapters in the syllabus refer to the CPA Canada Learning Library (eBooks), which replaced the Knotia eBook in 2023. Each chapter includes a snapshot, written instruction, examples, e-lessons on select technical topics, summary problems, and practice multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
