Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy (GDPA)

The diploma program can be completed in just 14 weeks, offering McMaster University candidates the opportunity to begin Capstone 1 (Integrative Module) of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) immediately after graduation. The curriculum covers the technical competencies required for all four elective areas of the PEP:

• Assurance
• Taxation
• Performance Management
• Finance

This comprehensive coverage gives candidates greater flexibility in pursuing diverse career opportunities across various sectors. Additionally, the program’s orientation workshop and integrative curriculum emphasize the development of enabling competencies, such as problem-solving, communication, and ethical decision-making, all of which are essential for long-term career success in the accounting profession.

Chartered Professional Accountants are Canada’s trusted business leaders. They are highly valued for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, management skills and leadership.

The CPA Certification Program is designed to serve the needs of Canadian business, public practice and government by educating and training the Chartered Professional Accountants on whom they will rely. Students are equipped to manage the pressures and pace of the global economy, developing a deep understanding of financial data, its impact on organizational performance and how it can be used to deliver exceptional results.

Earning the CPA designation opens doors to a rewarding career, learn more about why should you become a Chartered Professional Accountant.