Structure of the Professional Program

The PPP includes pre-reading and two assessments throughout the webinar. To pass the PPP attendees must successfully complete both assessments and attend a minimum of five of the six webinars live, unless there are extraordinary circumstances.

We recommend that participants allocate up to 80 hours to complete the self-paced study component, however, this will depend on prior learning and work experience. It is recommended that this component is completed prior to attending the webinars.

The workshop component of the PPP consists of 13 separate modules that can be used independently as a reference tool for members in public practice or working in the corporate sector.

Professional Practice Manual (PPM) Modules Competency Area
  • Module 1 - Introduction to the Accounting Profession
  • Module 2 - APES 100 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
  • Module 3 - APES 200 All Members
  • Module 4 - APES 300 Members in Public Practice
  • Module 5 - Statutory Registrations
  • Module 6 - Regulatory Compliance
  • Module 7 - Co-regulatory Compliance
  • Module 8 - The Strategic Business Plan
  • Module 9 - Financing your Practice
  • Module 10 - Staffing your Practice
  • Module 11 - Marketing your Practice
  • Module 12 - Cyber Security
  • Module 13 - Flexible Cloud Accounting Solution for your Clients

Competency Area 2: Management and Professional Skills
Competency Area 3: Professional and Ethical Standards
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Participants will be required to consolidate their knowledge through two multiple-choice assessments, consisting of 15 questions each. Participants will be given 30 minutes to complete each assessment. If you do not successfully complete your assessment, you will be offered an opportunity to re-sit the competency assessment at an additional cost. If you are still unsuccessful, you will be required to repeat the Professional Practice Program and successfully pass the assessment. The IPA reserves the right to cancel a member’s PPC in the event a member does not pass the assessment.