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ACADEMIC

Navigating the GDPA Pathway to Your CPA

Learn how McMaster's GDPA can accelerate your path to CPA designation, including admissions requirements, scholarships and CPA pathway planning.

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When

November 26, 2026
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where

Online

Cost

Free - registration required

About this information session

Ready to fast-track your accounting career? Join us for an essential information session on McMaster’s Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy (GDPA).

Discover how our intensive one-semester summer program allows you to complete your core post-graduate requirements before your first day of full-time work, enabling you to focus fully on your professional career.

Session highlights:

  • The New CPA Pathway: Learn how the GDPA aligns with CPA Ontario’s updated framework and helps save valuable time.
  • Targeted Applicant Streams: Understand admission requirements for McMaster graduates and external Canadian university graduates.
  • Scholarships & Tuition: Explore firm sponsorship opportunities and merit-based scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
  • Application Tips: Receive step-by-step guidance for preparing a competitive application package.

Register today to secure your spot and map out your CPA strategy.

Tags:   ACCOUNTING ADMISSIONS CPA CPA ONTARIO GDPA GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY

Contact

Magdeline Hareri ( harerim@mcmaster.ca )

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