The Society approved the policy and procedures to be mandated for all RPA members who are in professional practice. On behalf of the RPA Professional Practice Committee, we would like to inform you of upcoming changes to the RPA by-laws which are intended to bring a new standard of professionalism, adherence of RPA Code of Ethics, and due care to the protection of the public and integrity of the profession.

As RPA Practitioner, there is a growing need to build our credibility within the accounting and business community. In order to accomplish this, Society has implemented the “Professional Practice Pathway”. The framework for certification is outlined as follows:
1 Training Courses
2 Evaluation (Case Study submission)
3 Accreditation
4 Practice Review

Effective on the date of the 2021 Annual General Meeting held on October 16, 2021 RPA members in good standing who wish to engage in the professional practice of issuing compilation engagement reports (Notice to Readers) and/or who wish to start a professional accounting practice to offer bookkeeping, accounting and tax services must obtain an active Professional Practice Certificate (PPC).

Effective January 2021, Society has developed and implemented a comprehensive practical study program base on eight mandatory training courses which will outline specific aspects of professional practice. These training courses will be offered virtually and online are as follows:

PPC1-
PPC2-
PPC3-
PPC4-
Case Study A-
PPC5-
PPC6-
PPC7-
PPC8-
Case Study B-

ETHICS COURSE

CSRS4200 IN-DEPTH COURSE

Upon completion of the first four courses, members will be required to complete and submit a Case Study A, for evaluation before being able to continue to the remaining four courses.

Completion of the final four courses will culminate in a final Case Study B, to be submitted for evaluation which will cover material from all eight courses

Upon successfully completing this study program member qualify to apply for the the Professional Practice Certificate. Practice Certificate will be valid for a period of 5 years while Practitioner is RPA member in good standing.