Transcript Assessment
You have done the work and are now ready to take the next step in your career. Your application to the CPA Ontario certification program begins with submitting your transcript assessment application. The assessment determines if you are eligible to enrol in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) and lets you know if you have any outstanding requirements.
On this page, you will find how to submit your transcript assessment application and the important information you need to know before you hit apply. Students seeking a transcript reassessment can read how to submit one below.
How do I submit my application?
- Make sure you have all required documents.
- Create an account with CPA Ontario if you do not have one already or log in to My Portal.
- Submit your transcript assessment application or combined application.
- Arrange for your official transcript(s) to be mailed or emailed directly to CPA Ontario or through WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) for international students.
Required documents
Before starting your application, make sure you have the following required documents and information ready, based on where you were educated.
View further details on supplemental documentation and additional supplementary documentation.
Educated in Canada
- proof of legal name
- official transcript(s) from all previously attended universities and colleges
- transcript(s) showing degree conferral
- letter of good standing, if required
- course syllabi for degree credit courses you would like recognized that are not listed in the CPA approved course charts
- transfer of credit letter(s), if required
- supplementary documentation for any criminal offences, if required
- supplemental documentation for bankruptcy, if required
Educated outside of Canada
- proof of legal name
- course-by-course credential evaluation carried out by World Education Services (WES) through their International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP)
- course syllabi for the courses you would like recognized
- supplementary documentation for any criminal offences, if required
- supplemental documentation for bankruptcy, if required
What you need to know
Should I submit a combined application?
You are encouraged to submit a combined (transcript assessment and student registration) application if you are confident that you meet all the requirements and that your transcript assessment will be approved. A combined application will cut down on turn-around time and ensures your assessment results are available at the same time as your student registration decision.
How do I submit my transcripts?
Educated in Canada
You must arrange for all official university and college transcripts to be mailed directly to CPA Ontario in a sealed envelope from the institution’s Registrar’s Office or sent directly to CPA Ontario through an approved education credential platform (i.e. Parchment, MyCreds, National Student Clearinghouse).Address for couriered mail:
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Attn: Transcript Assessments & Registration
130 King Street West
Suite 3400, Mailroom
Toronto, ON M5X 1E1
Attn: Transcript Assessments & Student Registration
Educated outside of Canada
You must submit a course-by-course credential evaluation carried out by World Education Services (WES) through their International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP).How much does it cost?
Review our full breakdown of fees. Your assessment is valid for one year from the date of the results.| Transcript assessment application | $150 + HST |
| Combined application | Jan 1-June 30: $875 + HST |
How long will it take?
Your application will take four to six weeks if you are educated in Canada, and six to eight weeks if you are educated outside Canada. Your assessment cannot begin until ALL the required documentation is received. Incomplete submissions will result in delays.
How to submit a transcript reassessment
Have you completed a new course, not included on your previous assessment? Want to submit additional documentation? You can request to have your transcript reassessed by following the instructions below.
If you have already registered as a student with CPA Ontario
Log in to My Portal ► select Obligations and Requests ► Applications ► start New Application ► select Transcript Reassessment and follow the instructions.
If you have not yet registered as a student with CPA Ontario
Log in to My Portal ► select the Reassessment button on your home page and follow the instructions.
Please note: The fee for a transcript reassessment is $150 plus HST. Your reassessment will be valid for one calendar year following the date of your most recent reassessment results. Please retain your order confirmation for each transcript request and make sure you have any relevant course outlines available.