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I am a Post-Secondary Student
Become Designated For Greatness
Join a community of over 100,000 CPAs who are shaping the future with bold decisions and meaningful impact. At CPA Ontario, we don’t just prepare accountants — we launch leaders. A CPA designation is your launchpad to make an impact you are yet to imagine.
Whether you're exploring your options or ready to begin your journey, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Your future as a Chartered Professional Accountant — and as a trusted advisor, innovator, and changemaker — starts here.
Curious about accounting as a career path? Whether you’re confident about becoming a CPA or just exploring your options, Chartered for Success (CFS) will inspire you!
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Take the next step and join our Post Secondary Ambassador Program (PSAP) for just $10/year to access exclusive events, skill-building workshops, and leadership development that open doors to internships and job opportunities.
Post-Secondary Ambassador Program (PSAP)
PSAP is Where Ambitious Students Come Together.
Build your skills through dynamic workshops and exciting competitions designed to challenge and grow your expertise. Expand your professional network and make meaningful career connections at our engaging networking events.
Discovering CPA Ontario and the PSAP Program had a significant impact on my career journey. Not only did PSAP provided me with guidance to where I’m heading towards, but also it gave me confidence in myself and helped me with my applications.
-Tony Lui, former Schulich student and PSAP member.
Build Skills. Make Connections. Launch Your Future.
Greatness begins with action. Our events and workshops are designed for post-secondary students ready to grow their skills, meet future employers, and connect with changemakers. This is where your impact begins — with relationships and experiences that will shape your career.
Networking Events
Discovery Days
Unlock unparalleled access to national firms with Discovery Days. These exclusive events during the Summer and Winter go beyond standard office tours, offering you the chance to explore potential future workplaces alongside a supportive community of peers.
Network with Confidence
Join us in October for this empowering event to enhance your professional journey by practicing effective networking. Connect with established CPAs who will share invaluable insights to help fast-track your career success.
Conferences
Chartered for Success
At our virtual Chartered for Success conference in January, hear inspiring stories from CPAs who were once students just like you, and learn how your studies today can lead to impactful CPA careers in business and society. Meet successful CPAs, connect with like-minded peers, and dive into hands-on workshops to build the skills you’ll need in a fast-changing world.
PSAP Prestige
An exclusive VIP event for 3rd and 4th year CPA-bound students. Connect with senior executives, build real relationships and see your future come to life. Discover the power of high-impact networking and unlock new possibilities on your CPA journey.
Workshops
From mastering Excel to diving into Power BI, our year-round workshops are designed to help you build in-demand skills, boost your confidence, and enhance your resume—so you can stand out in any field.
Case Competitions
Embrace the Case
Learn how to approach and execute case competitions through hands-on training that goes beyond the classroom—building real-world problem-solving, strategy, and presentation skills.
Ethics Case Competition
Ready to put theory into practice? First and second year students can join our case competition for a chance to win a grand prize. Enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities and receive invaluable insights from CPAs.
Find the Right Workshop or Event for You
Explore our full lineup of events designed exclusively for post-secondary students. Whether you're attending your first info session, joining a skills workshop, or stepping into a competition, each experience brings you closer to discovering where the CPA designation can take you — and the impact you're yet to imagine.