Program Curriculum and Schedule

 

Program snapshot

Format

  • Online on Zoom
  • 1 day / week
  • 5 sequential courses
  • Optional software tutorials

Duration and timing

  • 6 months
  • 3 hour class sessions
  • 7 – 10 pm (EST)
  • 26 total sessions

Deadline to apply

  • Early Deadline: June 30, 2026
  • Final Deadline: July 15, 2026


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Fall 2026 program schedule

 

Title

Date(s)

# of Sessions

Launch >
Welcome and 
Orientation Session
September 8, 2026
1
Course 1 >
Tax Basics 1
Personal Tax Issues
September 15 - 
October 22, 2026
6
Course 2 >
Tax Basics 2
Corporate Tax Issues
October 27 - 
December 1, 2026
6
Course 3 >
Tax Basics 3
Tax Transactions
December 8 - 22, 2026
Dec 24 - Jan 5, 2027 (Holiday Break)
January 12 - 19, 2027
5
Course 4 >
Financial Statements and Tax
January 26 - 
February 16, 2027
4
Course 5 >
Introduction to Tax Law
February 23 - 
March 16, 2027
4
Note: This schedule is planned as outlined, but may be adjusted due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts. Classes take place on Tuesdays.
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Course topics 

Skills you’ll master

This program goes beyond the materials covered in standard CPA studies strengthening these key skills:

  • Understanding the structure and basic provisions of the Income Tax Act
  • Researching and analyzing tax issues
  • Preparing tax memos, letters, and reports
  • Using tax preparation software effectively for compliance and review
  • Integrating technology into tax practice
  • Strengthening analytical and critical thinking skills in tax practice

Course 1
Tax I - Personal Tax Issues


Introduction to tax course software and technology
Identifying tax issues
Computation of, and compliance for, employment income, business income, investment income and other income
Computation of personal taxes payable and T1 return preparation
Discussion of tax-deferred savings plans, minimum tax and effective tax rates

Course 2:
Tax II - Corporate Tax Issues


Taxable entities (sole proprietors v. corporations, trusts, partnerships)
Relationships for tax purposes
Computation of corporate taxes payable and T2 return preparation

Course 3:
Tax III - Tax Transactions


QSBC share tests and computation of the LCGE
Tax implications of share redemptions and importance of PUC
Basic tax rules, implications, and compliance for common corporate reorganizations (loss restriction events, s.84.1, wind-ups, amalgamations)
Computing and compliance for common elections and information returns (T2054 (CDA), T2057 (s.85), T1135, s.116)

 Course 4:
 Financial Statements and Tax


Interaction between financial statements and corporate tax returns and compliance
Computation and review of moderately complex tax provisions and deferred taxes
Reviewing financial statement note disclosures for completeness
Review of T2 corporate tax compliance using tax preparation software and financial statements, issue identification and requirement for additional compliance

Course 5:
Introduction to Tax Law


Introduction to statutory interpretation - reading and interpreting tax statutes
Finding, reading, and interpreting secondary sources of law (case law, CRA documents, etc.)
Conducting effective tax research using Boolean search techniques 

Optional Sessions:
Software Support


Working with CCH iFirm Taxprep, a cloud-based tax preparation software
Getting guidance, asking questions, and building confidence using the software
Applying software skills to complete tasks and assignments in Courses 1 and 2
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Assessment and program completion

Your assessment for each course includes both formative and summative assignments, as outlined by your instructor. These assignments are designed to support your learning and help you gauge your progress. You can expect to dedicate about 6 –10 hours per week to course activities, including attending the weekly 3-hour class session. Actual time may vary depending on your pace.


Upon successful completion of all five of the program courses, including all assignments and maintaining at least 90 percent overall attendance, you will receive a formal Certificate of Canadian Income Tax Practice by mail.