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Certification Reinstatement
An individual may apply for reinstatement of CPA certification within the three years following the date of withdrawal of certification by:
- Joining the Association and paying applicable annual membership dues;
- Completing a CPA equivalency test with a minimum grade of 60%;
- Paying an administrative fee of $150 plus applicable taxes; and
- Agreeing to comply with the ongoing requirements of certification
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- Maintain a membership with the CPA through a Professional [individual] membership or the Organization membership of your employer (annual membership fees are required)
- Adhere to the CPA’s Code of Professional Conduct
- Meet the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements
Steps to apply for reinstatement:
1- Join the CPA and pay the applicable annual membership dues:
For the Professional [individual] membership form click: Professional Application Form (pdf)
For the Organization [via your employer] membership form click: Organization Membership Application Form (pdf)
If you are employed by a current Organization member of the CPA, advise
us of the name of the organization by email at membership@payroll.ca to be
added to the membership roster.
2- Complete a CPA equivalency test with a minimum grade of 60%
- Purchase the PCP Pre-Test and complete it with a minimum grade of 60%. To order the Pre-Test, click here. Each purchase provides you with one opportunity to write the PCP Pre-Test.
- Print the Pre-Test results once you have successfully completed the
test with a minimum grade of 60%. You will have access to your results
for 30 days after you complete the test.
3- Complete the Certification Reinstatement Application Form (pdf), which includes:
- Paying an administrative fee of $150 plus applicable taxes
- Agreeing to comply with the ongoing requirements of certification:
- Maintain a membership with the CPA through a Professional [individual] membership or the Organization membership of your employer (annual membership fees are required)
- Adhere to the CPA’s Code of Professional Conduct
- Meet the Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
requirements
4 - Mail, fax or email your Certification
Reinstatement Application package to the CPA:
The CPA National Office
c/o Certification Department
1600 - 250 Bloor Street East
Toronto, ON M4W 1E6
Fax: 416 487 3384
Email: certification@payroll.ca
Your Certification Reinstatement Application package should include:
- A membership application form (if applicable)
- A PCP Pre-Test report (proof of attaining 60%)
- A completed Certification Reinstatement Application Form
Please note: Incomplete Certification Reinstatement Application packages will not be processed and will be returned to the individual. Please ensure that all steps listed above have been completed prior to submission.