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Should I Switch to the New CPA Program or Not - Pros and Cons
Published December 3, 2025 by Ira Walfish
Should You Stay With the Current CPA Program or Switch to the New CPA Professional Education Program? As 2027 approaches, thousands of CPA candidates are asking the same big question: “Should I start or continue in the current CPA program and write the CFE… or should I wait and enter the new CPA Professional Education Program launching in 2027?” It’s a major career decision—one...
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Help! - I'm In Transition - What do I do?
Published November 26, 2025 by Ira Walfish
TRANSITIONING FROM THE CURRENT PEP/CFE PROGRAM TO THE NEW CPA PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM (2027+) One of the biggest questions future CPAs are asking right now is: “What happens if I start the CPA program under the current PEP/CFE system but don’t finish before the new CPA Professional Program launches in 2027?” Great question — and the good news is that CPA Canada has designed a clear transition pathway. Below is a...
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The New CPA Education Program in 2027
Published November 25, 2025 by Ira Walfish
The New CPA Education Program in 2027 Hang on to your hats! The new CPA education system in Canada, launching in 2027, marks one of the most significant transformations ever made to the CPA pathway. ...
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When Should I Write the CFE - June or Sept. 2026???
Published November 20, 2025 by Ira Walfish
In 2026, as in previous years, there are 2 CFEs, in June and in Sept. A big question for many students is which one is better to write? Obviously there is nao one right answer, but here are some considerations to ponder in making this important decision.(1) Time - Look at your schedule and make sure if you write in June you will have enough...
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When Should I Write the Module Exams so I get to the CFE before it disappears?
Published October 24, 2025 by Michael Levi
A common question we often get from students is how you I schedule the writing of the Module Exams. This takes on great importance for those students graduating in 2026 given that the last CFE is in 2028. There are four times the Module Exams are written during the year: March, June/July, September, and Dec. The exams are offered over 2 days. On Day 1, Core 2, Finance and Tax are written, and on Day 2, Core 1, PM and Assurance are written. The...
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The "Do's" of Case Writing
Published October 22, 2025 by Ira Walfish
Students often complain that they don't know how to write cases. Where do you start? What are the characteristics of a good response? There is no question that the biggest factor in successful case writing is practice and more practice. However, it also helps to get into good habits that you can adopt on every case. Here is our top ten list of "Do's" to maximize your chances to get competent and get the marker on your side:1) There are multiple requireds on a CFE – always respond to every required or you will...
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The "Dont's" of Case Writing
Published October 21, 2025 by Michael Levi
Recently we wrote about what "to do" when writing a case. We put together our top 10 list of "Do's" to maximize your chances to get competent and get the marker on your side.In our CFE prep course we stress both what candidates should do and should not do. Sometimes the "don'ts" are even more important as one loses credibility when doing a lot of the wrong things.So now....let's look at the other side. What should you "not do"? What irritates markers and wastes valuable time? "Don't" do the following if you want to be...
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Gearing up for June 2026 CFE
Published October 12, 2025 by Michael Levi
It's now late 2025 and winter/spring is approaching quickly. A common question among CFE candidates is: "What should I do between now and Capstone 1, to help me prepare for the CFE in June"? While there is no "one right answer" to this, there are definitely some productive actions that one could take during this time period. Let's look at some of the possibilities.Writing Modules/Challenge Exams in...
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Gearing up for Sept. 2026 CFE
Published October 10, 2025 by Michael Levi
It's now late 2026 and winter is approaching quickly. A common question among CFE candidates is: "What should I do between now and Capstone 1 to help me prepare for the CFE in September?" While there is no one right answer to this, there are definitely some productive actions that one could take during this time period. Let's look at some of the possibilities.Writing Modules/Challenge Exams in March – For those students who are still completing Modules or Challenge Exams until March 2026, the approach is simple. Prepare for the March...
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Repeat Writers - What Day 1 Case Should You Write - in June or Sept. 2026?
Published August 19, 2025 by Ira Walfish
A common question surrounding Capstone 1, is which Capstone 1 case to write, if you are a repeat writer writing the CFE in May or September. Let's look at the options and discuss the pros and cons for each one. (Hopefully this will not happen, but the discussion below is assuming you are unsuccessful in Day 1). ...
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