The Certificate of Canadian Income Tax Practice prepares new CPAs, lawyers, and accountants for a career in Canadian income tax. The program is best suited for:
- Professionals (CPAs, lawyers, etc.) starting their careers in a tax role
- Internationally trained accountants interested in pursuing a career in Canadian income tax
- CPAs who have completed the CFE and are interested in expanding their tax knowledge or moving to a tax role
- Experienced accountants interested in expanding their tax knowledge
- Professionals aiming to strengthen their advisory and compliance skills in taxation
Advanced tax integration beyond CFE competencies
This program covers content beyond the scope of the current CFE Competency Map and integrates tax concepts with accounting and business advisory practices. The five sequential courses are designed to both reinforce and expand the competencies assessed in professional accounting exams.
Key benefits for individuals
The program offers an efficient learning model, completed while living at home and continuing to work full-time.
- A comprehensive curriculum, designed and delivered by high-quality educators provides more effective learning than piecemeal on-the-job experiences and occasional courses.
- Level-appropriate, job-relevant content and actionable feedback for accelerated learning, resulting in fewer on-the-job mistakes.
- Remote delivery facilitates learning regardless of physical location.
- A strong foundation in practical tax skills to support long-term career growth and the ability to take on more senior assignments.
Key benefits for participating firms
- A high quality, level-appropriate, comprehensive learning experience at a reasonable cost.
- Relevant, practical examples, and the use of common and emerging technologies allow your team to immediately apply the technical content on-the-job and perform successfully in a busy compliance environment, beyond the capabilities of a recently graduated CPA.
- Staff do not miss work or incur travel and accommodation costs.
- Online delivery provides consistent quality learning to people located across Canada.
- New tax practitioners are more productive faster, and ready for more senior assignments.
- Senior practitioners can focus on their work, without the responsibility of designing or delivering internal training.