Sault College Media Release
For Immediate Release
Sault College Partners with RPA Canada to Offer Pathway for Graduates
(Sault Ste. Marie, ON November 19, 2024) – Today, representatives from Sault College and Registered Professional Accountants (RPA) Canada joined together to sign an exciting new pathway agreement offering Sault College’s Business Accounting graduates an additional option for earning a professional designation.
Complementing existing pathways to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designations, this agreement with RPA Canada offers graduates a fast-track route to the RPA designation designed to prepare professional accountants for roles in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including small businesses and non-profit organizations. RPA designation enhances graduates’ resumes, validates their knowledge and skills, and provides ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking with industry professionals.
“Sault College is committed to creating opportunities for our students to thrive and succeed,” said David Orazietti, President, Sault College. “This agreement is another way we are equipping our Business Accounting graduates with the professional credentials and skills needed to excel in today’s job market. By adding more options for professional development, we’re ensuring our students have the flexibility to pursue the careers that best suit their goals.”
Business Accounting graduates who choose the RPA designation path will graduate with all but two course requirements with the option to obtain these through online learning.
“Today marks a significant milestone as we welcome Sault College graduates to pursue the Registered Professional Accountant (RPA) designation. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to providing a relevant education, equipped with emerging technologies and a strong emphasis on continuing education, to empower graduates for the demands of the modern accounting landscape. With the RPA designation, Sault College graduates can broaden their career opportunities, enhance their expertise, and either secure rewarding employment or establish their own practices to support small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. Together, we are shaping the future of accounting with accessible and impactful pathways for professional growth.” — Zubair Choudhry, President & CEO of RPA Canada.
Sault College’s Business Accounting program introduces learners to accounting practices and business fundamentals needed to succeed in today’s business environment. To learn more about our amazing program and its various pathways, visit Business – Accounting | Sault College.
To learn more about the RPA designation, visit RPA Canada.
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About Sault College
The vision of Sault College is to provide a transformative life experience through empowering those who study with us to think and learn in progressive, innovative ways, including those we have not yet imagined. Sault College grants Ontario College certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, and degrees to its graduates. The College is the largest deliverer of apprenticeship training in all of Northern Ontario. Sault College has a significant economic impact on the community. Over $2 million dollars in scholarships, bursaries and awards are distributed annually to students at the College. Located on the border to the United States and situated in the middle of three of the largest Great Lakes on the planet, in the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe, Sault College is one of 24 publicly-funded colleges in the province of Ontario.
About the Society of Professional Accountants of Canada
The Society of Professional Accountants of Canada, established in 1978, is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the standards and ongoing education required to ensure the professional competence of its members in the field of accountancy. Upon successful completion of the mandatory professional examinations, the Society grants its members the designation of RPA (Registered Professional Accountant). The RPA designation is primarily focused on serving the accounting needs of small to medium-sized businesses and providing related services. The Society’s mission includes promoting the accounting profession through continuous education, upholding rigorous ethical standards, and integrating emerging technologies to support its members and student members.
