CPA Common Final Examination (CFE)
The Common Final Examination (CFE) is the culmination of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). The CFE is a three-day examination that evaluates students on the competencies defined by the CPA Canada Competency Map, which outlines the knowledge, skills and proficiency levels you must have as a Canadian CPA.
During the three-day CFE you will be required to:
- Demonstrate depth in Financial Reporting and/or Management Accounting and in your Elective depth role and breadth of your abilities across all six technical competencies based on the CPA Competency Map.
- Draw on learning from your Capstone 1 case to complete Day 1 of the exam.
Plan your path towards the CFE
See when you should take your CPA PEP modules for your desired CFE date. It is recommended that you take Capstone 1 and Capstone 2 immediately before the CFE.
September 2023 Common Final Examination Results
Results for the September 2023 CFE will be available on December 1, 2023. If you have passed Day 1 and Day 2/3 of the CFE and provided consent for your name to be published, you can search for your name here. Every student can also view their results by visiting the Candidate Portal.