Entrance Requirements

The CQP Registrar, under the authority of the Memorandum of Understanding, may admit to the program any applicant who:

1)    ordinarily resides in Canada  

2)    i)   holds a Canadian University degree or equivalent;

OR

ii)  holds a relevant professional designation recognized in Canada;

OR

iii)  is in the final level of a program leading to a professional designation

OR

iv)  has a minimum of five years relevant experience AND has successfully completed a minimum of one accredited course in each of accounting and business law at a post-secondary education level

3)    is of good character and reputation

4)    has a sponsor* during participation in the program.

Applicants who want to enquire whether or not they meet the requirements outlined in point 2) above should contact the Registrar for additional information on the application process (see Section G of the CQP Application Form).  A full résumé and a completed Sponsor Recommendation Form must accompany the Application Form.  

* All CQP candidates may complete the Introductory Course before they choose a sponsor.  However, all candidates are strongly encouraged to have a sponsor as soon as they start the Program so as to optimize their chance of success.  At all times during the remainder of the Program, candidates must have a sponsor to direct their studies, mark assignments, act as mentor, and attest to their readiness to be examined.  Please refer to the Sponsorship section of this website for more information.