Elevate Your Practice with a Clear Pathway to Professional Recognition
Join accounting practitioners across Canada in a 40-hour immersive education and exam preparation program designed to help you move directly toward the RPA designation and practice advancement.
Program Overview
PRO ACHIEVE 2026 is built for non-designated accounting practitioners seeking formal recognition, career growth, and a stronger professional pathway.
- 40-hour immersive education and exam preparation
- Strategic learning across tax, accounting, finance, audit, advisory, technology, and leadership
- Program concludes with the Concise Mandatory Professional Examination (MPE)
- Qualifies for the Canadian Tuition Tax Credit (T2202)
Early Bird Offer
Valid until April 30, 2026. Limited seats available. Early registration recommended.
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Early Bird Includes:
Application, assessment, exemptions (if applicable), review sessions, Data Analytics & Ethics courses, and the MPE fee.
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Speakers and Leadership
Learn directly from RPA leadership and education leaders guiding practitioners toward professional recognition and practice advancement.
William Wei, PhD, RPA
International Partnerships & Academic Collaboration
William Wei is the inaugural Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics at Algoma University. With advanced degrees from leading European institutions and a PhD in EU-Asia economic relations, he has held multiple academic leadership roles and contributed extensively to international organizations. A prolific scholar with over 150 peer-reviewed publications, his research spans international business, finance, and emerging markets.
PRO ACHIEVE 2026 represents a new education model for the future of the accounting profession. This immersive four-day program provides structured learning, guided exercises, and full access to the essential content practitioners need to progress with confidence. For experienced practitioners without a designation, PRO ACHIEVE 2026 offers a clear and practical pathway to complete the required preparation and move forward toward earning the RPA designation.
Michael Saniga, CPA, RPA
Director of Engagement & Learning Innovation
Michael is a strategic finance leader and educator serving as Director of Engagement & Learning Innovation at RPA Canada. A professor at Algoma University and several Ontario colleges, he combines academic insight with real-world experience. His career includes leadership roles at General Mills, Dell, and Cara Operations, built on foundational training at Arthur Andersen. Michael’s work bridges strategy, analytics, and development to help organizations and learners thrive.
PRO ACHIEVE 2026 is designed to guide practitioners toward success in the exam in just four intensive days. This focused program dives into Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Taxation, covering the core competencies required for the Concise MPE. Our goal is to elevate your knowledge, strengthen your practical understanding, and ensure you are fully prepared to move forward with confidence.
Taslima Nasreen, PhD, RPA, ACMA, MFAc, MBA
Assistant Professor of Accounting, Algoma University
Dr. Nasreen joined Algoma University in 2024 as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting. Since 2025, she has been an active member of the Algoma University Senate and the I-EDI Committee. She has been an associate member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) since 2006 and of RPA Canada since 2024. Her research applies interdisciplinary, interpretive, and critical accounting approaches with a strong focus on sustainability awareness. She is also recognized for teaching excellence, having received the Director’s Recognition for Teaching Excellence for three consecutive years (2020–2022) at York University.
PRO ACHIEVE 2026 offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning taxation, auditing, financial and managerial accounting, technology, and leadership. By facilitating high-level networking among Canadian practitioners, the program provides significant career advantages for professionals holding foreign designations. Ultimately, PRO ACHIEVE distinguishes itself as a premier accounting program dedicated to fostering inclusivity and equity within the national landscape.
Umar Choudhry, CPA, LPA, RPA
Director of Education Outreach
Umar Choudhry is the Director of Education Outreach for RPA Canada and a regular, ongoing facilitator for RPA Canada’s Continuing Professional Development Program. He is also a practicing public accountant in Toronto with over 15 years of experience in accounting and corporate management.
PRO ACHIEVE 2026 is a truly unique opportunity for experienced accounting and tax practitioners without a designation. This fast-track pathway recognizes your real-world experience and provides a clear, practical route toward professional recognition through the RPA designation. It is designed to help practitioners move forward with confidence, elevate their credibility, and take their practice to the next level. PRO ACHIEVE 2026 empowers you with focused education, assessment, and professional support—opening doors to new opportunities while strengthening public trust in the accounting profession.
Zubair Choudhry
President & CEO, RPA Canada
PRO ACHIEVE 2026 is a special, one-time FAST-TRACK pathway for non-designated accounting and tax practitioners to earn the Registered Professional Accountant (RPA) designation.
President Announced PRO ACHIEVE 2026
Dear Accounting Practitioner, Across Ontario and Canada, thousands of experienced accounting and tax practitioners work every day supporting small and medium-sized businesses. Many of these professionals have built strong expertise and trusted relationships with their clients, yet they often operate without the benefit of formal professional recognition.
Recognizing the important role you play in serving Canada’s business community, I am proud to announce that RPA Canada has launched PRO ACHIEVE 2026, a special one-time FAST-TRACK pathway designed specifically for non-designated accounting and tax practitioners.
The PRO ACHIEVE 2026 program combines focused education, training, and assessment designed to acknowledge your existing experience while helping you strengthen your professional standing. By earning the RPA designation, practitioners can enhance their credibility, strengthen trust with individual and business clients, and position themselves for greater opportunities within Canada’s accounting profession.
This initiative is also about protecting the public interest. Canadians deserve confidence that the accounting professionals they rely on are qualified, accountable, and guided by a strong professional code of conduct.
As President & CEO of RPA Canada, I made a commitment to policymakers and the business community to help strengthen professional standards while ensuring that access to professional recognition remains practical, affordable, and inclusive for experienced practitioners. PRO ACHIEVE 2026 delivers on that commitment.
To further support practitioners, RPA Canada is offering a $500 scholarship (education credit) to eligible participants who enroll in this special fast-track program.
I encourage all qualified practitioners to take advantage of this limited, one-time opportunity.
Make 2026 the year you earn the professional recognition you deserve.
— Zubair Choudhry, President & CEO, RPA Canada
Trusted by Practitioners Across Canada
PRO ACHIEVE 2026 is built for accounting practitioners without a designation who are ready for formal recognition, stronger credibility with clients, and a clear, practical pathway to the Registered Professional Accountant (RPA) designation. Here’s what RPA practitioners say about earning their RPA: it adds value, structure, and confidence—helping them achieve the professional recognition they deserve. Make 2026 your year of achievement with the RPA designation.
I realized that having a designation helps you stand out and makes your clients more confident in your work. That is why I decided to become an RPA. I prepared for the exam for six months and succeeded. I am proud and confident to be an RPA. This designation has strengthened my confidence and increased my clients’ trust. It is truly a win-win situation.
Lana McDOLE, RPA
Certified Accounting Practitioner
I’ve been practicing for many years and decided it was time to become an RPA. When I started my career, this fast-track pathway didn’t exist. PRO ACHIEVE is a unique opportunity to obtain the designation that strengthens your credibility, opens new doors, and supports real practice growth.
Ola AJAYI, RPA
Certified Accounting Practitioner
I have been an RPA for more than 20 years, and I can honestly say I feel more proud than ever to be part of this designation today. Over the years, the program has transformed significantly, and the Society has gained a strong reputation across Ontario and Canada. The RPA designation continues to grow in credibility and recognition, reflecting higher professional standards and greater public trust. After many years as an RPA, I feel renewed confidence in my designation and in the direction of our profession. I am proud to say: I am an RPA — now more than ever.
Richard Hamilton, RPA, APA
Certified Accounting Practitioner
Becoming an RPA was an important milestone in my professional journey. After completing my courses and writing the examination in November, I was truly thrilled to pass and officially earn the RPA designation. The support from the Society, the professional network, and the credibility it provides as an accountant have been invaluable for my future growth.
Ljiljana Puletic, RPA