Program Overview

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Master of Professional Accounting (M.P.Acc)

The Master of Professional Accounting Program (M.P.Acc) is an innovative graduate degree program that attracts top-notch accounting students from across Canada. Created by visionary academics in response to the demand for applied, competency-based training, the program actively involves students through the use of business cases, skills workshops, and other contemporary educational techniques.

Quick Facts

• Expected Length: 2 years
• Thesis-based: Not applicable
• Course-based: Not applicable
• Degree requirements: Not specified
• Class delivery: In-person
• Supervisor: Not applicable
• Deadlines and admission details: Below

Program Description

Offering face-to-face learning with experienced CPA Professionals, the Master of Professional Accounting program is a comprehensive graduate-level accounting program that acts as a proven alternative route for students seeking the CPA designation in Canada. The program has a strong history of first-time pass rates from its M.P.Acc graduates on the Common Final Examination (CFE). It also gives students an opportunity to develop an appreciation for the academic research process and academia as a career choice.

Tuition and Fees

• Program: Master of Professional Accounting
• Canadian students: $30,000.00 CAD
• International students: $67,500.00 CAD

Student Fees

In addition to tuition, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount depends on whether the student is taking classes full-time or part-time and if they are on campus or not.

Spring 2026	Summer 2026
Student fees	$36.75 CAD	$36.75 CAD

Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees.

Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards

The Edwards School of Business M.P.Acc Office administers scholarships and bursaries for both entering and continuing students. Approximately $90,000 is distributed to MPAcc students annually. Awards have specific criteria based on academic achievement and financial need and range in value up to $10,000.

Admission Requirements

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e., 60 credit units)
• A four-year degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university
• Adequate preparation in Canadian Accounting principles as demonstrated by successful completion of the appropriate university-level prerequisite courses as designated by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants for entrance into their Professional Education Program.

Application Process and Deadlines

Deadlines and Important Dates

Start Term	Application Deadline	Documents Deadline
May 2026	November 30, 2025	November 30, 2025

Submit an Online Application

During the application, you will be asked for:

• Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
• Contact information of your three referees
  • For your letters of recommendation, two of your referees must be academic contacts, and the third may be academic or professional
• Your academic history from all post-secondary institutions you've attended

The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later as long as you remember the Login ID and PIN you've created.

At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee: $125 for domestic students and $145 for international students.

Submit Required Documents

Once you've submitted your online application, you will have access to upload your required documents and provide the contact information for your references.

Transcripts

• Preliminary Statement of Marks: Upload unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended.
• Official copies of your transcripts will be required only for applicants offered admission.

Proof of English Language Proficiency (if required)

• Completing a relevant test with the appropriate score is required before the application deadline.
• Tests are valid for 24 months after the testing date and must be valid at the beginning of the student's first term of registration in the graduate program.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• Your curriculum vitae or resume should be a one or two-page concise summary of your skills, experience, and education.

Supplemental Application Form

• Note: The requirement for this document will vary by program.
• Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc): MPAcc Supplementary Application Form

CPAWSB Transcript Assessment (if required)

Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies outside of Canada must have a transcript assessment completed by the CPA Western School of Business. The resulting CPAWSB Transcript Assessment document must be uploaded to your online application as part of the completed Admission Package.