Common Final Examination
Administered nationally by CPA Canada, and conducted regionally by the provincial/regional orders, the CFE is written over the course of three sequential days and is the culmination of years of study in financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, performance management, taxation, assurance and other business-related university courses.Upon passing the CFE and completing 30 months of approved practical experience, the candidate is designated a Chartered Professional Accountant[2] and may use the CPA post-nominal letters.[3] The upcoming CFEs are scheduled between:[4] Students must demonstrate the depth and breadth of their abilities according to the CPA Competency Map.The CFE honour roll members are recognized for their performance in the exam that demonstrated academic excellence and exceptional abilities.[15] Among the honour roll members, the prestigious Governor General's gold medal is awarded for the candidate with the highest standing in Canada for a cash prize of $5,000, along with 3 provincial gold medalists (top performers in their respective CPA provincial body) each awarded $2,500.