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Co-op Students

Students in a co-op degree program follow a program of work and study terms approved by their university, CASB and their employer. Each student's program will be unique depending on the university attended, time that the student entered the co-op program, number of prerequisites completed at time of enrolment in CASB and number of terms until the student's degree is attained. A minimum of 45 credit hours must be completed for practical experience to be recognized.

Co-op students are eligible to begin taking CASB modules during their work terms providing they have completed Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 and 2 and Tax (Personal and Corporate) prior to the start of Module 1.

CMA/CGA/ACIA

CMAs and CGAs in good standing are exempt from the CASB degree and prerequisite requirements. Your CGA and CMA courses are applied to the university prerequisites of the CASB program. You are required to successfully complete the CASB modules and write the National Uniform Evaluation (UFE).

The Advanced Certificate in Accounting (ACIA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia exempts students from the degree requirement of the CASB program. Students are required to complete all CASB modules and write the UFE, as well as fulfill the 3-year practical experience component of the program. Contact Student & Support Services for more information on prerequisites.

Mature Students

If you have been out of high school, college, or university for five years and do not have a university degree, you may be eligible to register in CASB as a mature student.

To register in CASB as a mature student you must meet the following criteria:

• Five years of relevant business experience, or a combination of business experience (two years minimum) and full-time post-secondary education (up to three of five years)
• GMAT score of 550 or higher
• Secure employment with an approved CATraining Office

In addition to the above requirements, you must complete 12 prerequisite courses and submit a detailed resume outlining your work experience, which should be supported by letters of reference.

If you are interested in obtaining a transcript assessment (assessments will take between two to four weeks), click here.

MPAcc/MAcc Students

Candidates may choose the Master in Professional Accounting (MPAcc) program from the University of Saskatchewan, or the University of Waterloo Master of Accounting (MAcc) program in lieu of Modules 1 through 5. MPAcc or MAcc students enter CASB at Module 6 upon completion of the respective program and are required to complete their 3-years of work experience.

Foreign Students

To be eligible to register in CASB, an applicant must be a Canadian citizen or lawfully permitted to work or study in Canada and must provide:

• official transcript(s) from the foreign accounting organization and/or university
• a declaration that he or she was resident in the jurisdiction in which the foreign accounting organization is located for a two-year period immediately preceding his or her admission to the foreign accounting organization
• statement from the foreign accounting organization that states the individual is a member in good standing with the society/association
• official transcript(s) of all post-secondary education.

The background and experience of an applicant from before, and subsequent to, obtaining his or her foreign university degree, accounting designation, or accounting credentials, will be assessed for equivalence against the CASB requirements. Foreign university degree assessment services include the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) in British Columbia and the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) in Alberta.

Foreign accounting credentials may be assessed as reciprocal or non-reciprocal with Canadian credentials. Reciprocal accounting organizations include:

This should be used as a guide only. Before proceeding, please check with the Institute in the Province where you live.

* Members of certain state boards of accountancy may not be granted reciprocal standing and a Uniform Evaluation (UFE) exemption.

A member of a foreign accounting organization that is required to complete the UFE, may receive advanced standing through exemption from other requirements. The student must be a member in good standing of one of the following organizations:

* Those applicants who have successfully completed the US Uniform CPA Examinations but who have not been provided reciprocal standing under the Principles of Reciprocity Agreement.

** Obtained primarily through British Commonwealth countries. Those ACCA members with a current practicing certificate may require only module 6.

In addition to the requirements noted above, the student must provide confirmation of completion of a minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience through:

• an approved CA Training Office
• other public accounting experience assessed as equivalent to CASB requirements.

All general registration, academic and experience requirements must normally be met.