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Recognized across Canada by employers and clients, the Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation validates that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to meet the demands and support the success of their business.  Are you a member of CPB Canada and ready to increase your visibility, enhance your professional brand, and take your career to the next level? Your journey to bookkeeping excellence starts here. 

Not yet a member? Join today and gain access to our certification pathway to CPB designation.

Are you a member already on the pathway? Check your progress on the certification tab in your profile.

 

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Candidate Apprentice Technician CPB

Holding place for members working toward the requirements of a recognized level

A solid understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals

(Bookkeeping Competencies Checklist)

An intermediate-level understanding of bookkeeping and business practices

(Bookkeeping Competencies Checklist)

An advanced-level understanding of the more complex and challenging aspects of bookkeeping and business practices

(Bookkeeping Competencies Checklist)

No experience required

Minimum of one year of full-time Bookkeeping or Accounting work experience

Minimum of two years of full-time Bookkeeping or Accounting work experience

Minimum of three years of full-time Bookkeeping or Accounting work experience

No letter of reference required

One letter of reference confirming years of work experience requirement

(download template)

One letter of reference if employed, two letters of reference if self-employed, confirming years of work experience requirement

(download template)

Two letters of reference confirming years of work experience requirement

(download template)

No test

Once your application is approved, the entry test is available online. The test is multiple choice, consisting of 60 beginner-level questions 

The test must be taken within one year of application approval

Once your application is approved, the entry test is available online. The test is multiple choice, consisting of 75 intermediate-level questions

The test must be taken within one year of application approval

Once your application is approved, you will be directed to purchase ($296 exam fee) and schedule your exam. The exam is multiple choice, consisting of 100 advanced-level questions

Exams are administered through ProctorFree on the third Thursday of each month, excluding September. Exams must be written within one year of application approval

No test

A minimum of 80% is required to achieve this level. Successful members are awarded the Apprentice-level digital credential 

Unsuccessful attempts require a waiting period of 90 days and a rewrite fee of $107 

A minimum of 80% is required to achieve this level. Successful members are awarded the Technician-level digital credential

Unsuccessful attempts require a waiting period of 90 days and a rewrite fee of $107

A minimum of 80% is required to achieve the CPB designation. New designates are awarded the Certified Professional Bookkeeper digital credential 

Unsuccessful attempts require a waiting period of 90 days and a rewrite fee of $284

Annual Requirements Annual Requirements Annual Requirements Annual Requirements

CPD units are not required

Upon level achievement, maintenance of 5 CPD units per year is required 

(view CPD policy)

Upon level achievement, maintenance of 10 CPD units per year is required

(view CPD policy)

Upon designation achievement, maintenance of 20 CPD units per year is required

(view CPD policy)

Remain a member in good standing by renewing membership annually Remain a member in good standing by renewing membership annually Remain a member in good standing by renewing membership annually Remain a member in good standing by renewing membership annually
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Please note that our Certification Pathway is designed to allow members to pursue one level at a time. For members who have already started a level and would like to attempt a different level, please reach out to member services at info@cpbcan.ca for assistance. 

Share Your Achievements With CPB Canada Digital Credentials

Pathway levels requiring evidence of knowledge, work experience and entry tests/exams (Apprentice, Technician, CPB) reward members with a CPB Canada digital achievement badge! Each badge is backed by metadata detailing the requirements met for the level. This data is verified electronically and provides members and the public with proof that you have the knowledge, expectations and experience that meet our national standard. 

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