Enrol in foundation exams

How to enrol

If you've completed a membership application and received your foundation outcome, then you're ready to enrol in your foundation exam subjects.

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Schedule your exam

Once you've enrolled, you'll need to schedule your exam.

Test-centre exams

Foundation exams are mostly delivered as test-centre exams. Test-centre exams are computer-based, and available in exam venues across the world. The technology and environment are pre-prepared, and you’ll be supervised in-person by an invigilator throughout your exam.

Please note, our exam provider, Pearson VUE, isn't able to offer foundation exams at test-centres in Quebec and any OFAC-sanctioned regions.

Other exam options

In certain circumstances, we’re able to offer alternatives to test-centre computer-based exams. If you live a considerable distance from a test-centre venue, please contact us to discuss a suitable alternative. 

In some circumstances, we may be able to find an appointment nearer to your residential address. Otherwise, you may be required to sit an online exam.

Please note, our exam provider, Pearson VUE, isn't able to offer foundation exams in Quebec and any OFAC-sanctioned regions.

When selecting an exam, My CPA Program will show the venues closest to your residential address. It's important ensure this is up to date, so these options reflect your current address. You can check or update your address online.

How to schedule an exam

1. Log into My CPA Program using your registered email address and password. If you've forgotten your password or need to change it, you can also do this in My CPA Program.
2. Select 'Manage exam' and you'll be directed to the secure website of our exam partner, Pearson VUE.
3. Select the subject for which you wish to schedule an exam. You will then see the options available to you. Select ‘at local test centre’.
4. You'll then see the available exam appointments. Select your preferred date, time and location. Note that the time zone for the appointments shown is based on the physical location of the test centre.
5. You can add additional exam appointments for other subjects or proceed to checkout to finish scheduling your exam. 

After scheduling your exam, you will receive an email from Pearson VUE confirming your appointment. The email also includes information about exam regulations and administrative procedures, including check-in requirements, testing procedures and the structure of the exams.

You can also access and print a copy of your exam details via My CPA Program.

Your exam scheduling deadline

You have up to 12 months from the date of your enrolment to schedule and sit your exam. The 12-month exam deadline is calculated as being 365 days from your enrolment.

For enrolments occurring over a leap year, your exam deadline will pass two days before your enrolment anniversary.

We recommend that you note the date that you enrol to ensure sit the exam within this 12-month deadline.

Reschedule or change your exam

It's possible to reschedule your exam. If you reschedule up to 72 hours before the exam was due to occur, there will be no fee. If you reschedule between 72 and 24 hours before the exam a fee will apply.

You can't reschedule or cancel an exam appointment with less than 24 hours' notice. No refunds will be issued if you cancel a subject's enrolment or fail to sit an exam. 

Occasionally, due to unforeseen events, exams may need to be rescheduled or relocated, and changes to your scheduled exam appointment may be required. Unforeseen events include but are not limited to natural disasters, extreme weather events, health pandemics, power outages, site closures or connectivity issues. 

If this happens, we'll contact you by phone or email. If we're unable to contact you before the exam appointment, we'll work to reschedule it. You can accept or change to suit your requirements via My CPA Program.