Convocation

The CPA Ontario convocation ceremony will be held in-person at the Toronto Congress Centre (North Building), 1020 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1.

Once successful CFE writers and guests arrive, head to the West Lobby Entrance of the North Building, where everyone is required to check-in.

There will be two ceremonies on May 3, 2025. During the registration process, you must select your preferred ceremony time. Attendance will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, as capacity is limited.

Morning ceremony
8:00 a.m. Doors open for check-in
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Networking breakfast
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Convocation ceremony

Afternoon ceremony
1:30 p.m. Doors open for check-in
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Networking lunch
3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Convocation ceremony

If you only see the morning or afternoon ceremony available, it means the other ceremony has reached capacity, and we are no longer able to accommodate additional attendees.

Business attire, and please note that cap and gowns will not be required or provided at the ceremony.

If you or a guest require disability-related accommodation (e.g. barrier-free access, ASL interpreters) please contact [email protected] after you have completed the registration form to confirm your attendance.

Attendees must complete the registration form via the link in the convocation invitation email. Once completed you will receive a confirmation email and a link to manage your tickets for you and your guests. Included with those tickets will be the QR code that you will need to show at convocation to check-in.

If you have any questions or concerns, or if you have any trouble accessing your tickets, please contact [email protected].

Each successful CFE writer may bring two guests. There is no charge for CFE writers and their guests to attend, and there will not be an opportunity to “purchase” extra tickets.

Yes. Guests will require tickets to attend the convocation ceremony. 

After completing the registration form. CFE writers will receive a link to manage their own tickets and for their guests. These tickets will include the QR code for entry.  

It is the successful CFE writer’s responsibility to send the QR codes to their invited guests.

There are no hotel blocks available to book. However, CPA Ontario members and students get access to exclusive discounts on select hotels. For more details, visit: 

CPA Ontario student benefits

CPA Ontario member benefits

No one under the age of 19 is permitted to attend the Convocation ceremony.

While attendance at Convocation is optional, we highly recommend participating as it provides your only chance to celebrate your success along with your peers. Regrettably, there is no alternative date if you cannot attend.

To access your tickets and send them to your guests, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Tassel account.
2. Navigate to the ceremony you registered for and click “View”.
3. Select each ticket and enter the email address where you want it to be sent.

Light refreshments will be available during the reception from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During the registration process you will be able to include any food allergies or dietary restrictions (not preferences), or special requirements at the bottom of the registration page under Special Assistance and Dietary Restrictions.

There will not be a dinner and dance. However, at each ceremony, morning and afternoon, we will have a networking event where light refreshments will be served.

Successful CFE writers will be seated alphabetically by last name. Guest seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of any photographs or recordings captured during the ceremony for promotional purposes. The event will be photographed.

Following the event, a recording and photo gallery link will be shared on our site.

The 2025 Convocation is exclusively for successful CFE writers from the year 2024. Due to capacity constraints, we cannot accommodate attendees from previous years.

The Honour Roll Celebration will be held at the W Hotel, Industry Ballroom, 6th Floor, 90 Bloor Street E. Toronto, ON M4W 1A7 on Friday, May 2, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.  

Honour roll attendees will be emailed with instructions on how to enter the building and details surrounding the event.

Business attire.

Honour roll recipients are entitled to bring two guests to the celebration. Email [email protected] to request additional guests be added to a waitlist. You will be notified if space becomes available.

If you or a guest require disability-related accommodations (e.g. barrier-free access, ASL interpreters) please contact [email protected] after you have confirmed your attendance.

Yes, we will have food and refreshments available for all attendees during the event.

We highly encourage you to attend our in-person event. However, if you are unable to join us, there will be no alternate date, and your honour roll certificate will be mailed to you.