CPABC Industry Update Winter 2015 | Page 7

Industry Snapshot: CPA Number of CPA/Legacy Students*: 1,633 Candidates**: 5,675 Number of CPA/Legacy PROGRAM INFORMATION the pre-approved program route There are two routes through which future CPAs can obtain their practical experience requirements: the experience verification route MENTORSHIP All CPA candidates are required to have a mentor to meet the mandatory CPA practical experience requirements. Current number of mentors: Total number of mentors currently needed: Number of mentors needed to meet future demand: 203 300 750 Current number of mentors: Total number of mentors currently needed: Number of mentors needed to meet future demand: 439 250 1,400 TRAINING OFFICES There are 284 total Pre-Approved Training Offices in BC: 252 Pre-Approved Training Offices are firms. 32 Pre-Approved Training Offices are in industry. * CPA/Legacy Students include CPA PREP, and CGA Legacy Levels 1 - 4 students. ** CPA/Legacy Candidates include CPA PEP, CA, CGA Legacy Level P, and CMA candidates. WINTER 2015 | page 7