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Fall Case Competition

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and explore the exciting world of accounting? Join us for the Embrace the Case Workshop October 8, 2026 and the CPA Way: Case Competition October 21-25, 2026.

What’s in it for you:

  • Learn how to approach and execute a case competition in an applied format that goes beyond classroom learning.
  • Showcase your analytical skills by solving real-life problems and presenting your findings to a panel of CPA judges.
  • Winners receive $2000 prize split betweeen teammates.

Registration Instructions:

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Exclusive to 1st & 2nd Year PSAP Students

Exclusive to 1st & 2nd Year PSAP Students

If you’re not a PSAP Member already, visit this registration link to become a member and gain access to our exclusive events.

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CPA Way: Case Competition Important Dates

October 19, 2026

Registration Closes

October 21, 2026

Case drops on the Caseflow platform

October 23, 2026

Your team will have 3 days to tackle the case and submit your findings by 4 p.m.

October 25, 2026

Top 5 teams are announced via email.

October 25, 2026

Finalists will present to a panel of CPAs at 1 p.m. on Zoom.

October 26, 2026

Winners are announced.

Forming Your Team

When forming a team for the CPA Way: Case Competition, there are a few key details to keep in mind:

• All team members must be current PSAP members.
• 2-4 on a team.
• All must be 1st or 2nd year undergraduate students.
• Team members do not need to be from the same school.
• Each team member must register individually.

Forming Your Team

Embrace the Case Workshop

Embrace the Case Workshop

October 8, 2026, noon - 1 p.m.

Join Professor Cody Buchenauer, CPA for an interactive workshop on mastering case competitions, building problem-solving skills, and learning how to compete in CPA Ontario’s Case Competition for a chance to win $2,000.

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How to Join PSAP and Register for The CPA Way: Case Competition

  1. Open the PSAP Registration page using Google Chrome.
  2. Click the Register button in the top-right corner of the page and follow the instructions to make a payment.
  3. Click the “Log In” button, then click Register on the PSAP event page.
  4. Register for The CPA Way: Case Competition.

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