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Become Certified in Canadian Personal Income Tax Preparation (CPITP®)
Build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to prepare professional Canadian personal tax files — with CRA compliance and real-world client workflows.
Learn taxes from the people who actually do the taxes — not just teach them.
Become Certified in Canadian Personal Income Tax Preparation (CPITP®)
Build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to prepare professional Canadian personal tax files — with CRA compliance and real-world client workflows.
Learn taxes from the people who actually do the taxes — not just teach them.
Become Certified in Canadian Personal Income Tax Preparation (CPITP®)
Build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to prepare professional Canadian personal tax files — with CRA compliance and real-world client workflows.
Learn taxes from the people who actually do the taxes — not just teach them.
Why Choose CPITP®?
CPITP® is designed to bridge the gap between learning Canadian personal income tax concepts and applying them to real tax preparation work.
Practical, Not Just Theoretical
Learn how Canadian personal tax rules are applied in practical tax preparation situations, with examples, exercises and case-based learning.
Structured Professional Training
Progress through a comprehensive curriculum covering the major areas encountered when preparing Canadian personal income tax returns.
Built Around Real Practice
Develop a professional approach to gathering information, reviewing documentation, preparing returns and recognizing common tax issues.
CRA-Focused Learning
Learn to work with CRA forms, schedules, terminology, filing processes and official reference resources used in Canadian personal income tax preparation.
Assessment Throughout
Reinforce your learning through module assessments, practical questions, case exercises and a final certification examination.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Work through the online program progressively and revisit course material as you build confidence in Canadian personal income tax preparation.
Who Is This Program For?
CPITP® is designed for people who want practical knowledge of Canadian personal income tax preparation, whether they are starting a new career or strengthening existing professional skills.
What You Will Learn
Develop a practical understanding of Canadian personal income tax preparation from client information gathering through preparation, review and filing.
13 Comprehensive Modules
The CPITP® curriculum follows a structured progression from Canadian tax fundamentals to practical preparation, filing and professional practice.
Introduction to Canadian Tax System & Preparer Responsibilities
Canadian tax fundamentals, administration and professional responsibilities.
Residency, Filing Requirements & the T1 Return
Residency concepts, filing obligations and understanding the T1 return.
Employment Income & Benefits
Employment income, taxable benefits and related reporting considerations.
Self-Employment & Business Income
Business income, expenses and tax reporting for self-employed individuals.
Investment Income & Capital Gains
Interest, dividends, investments, dispositions and capital gains reporting.
Rental Income & Expenses
Rental income, deductible expenses and practical rental reporting.
RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs & Registered Plans
Key registered plans and their Canadian personal tax implications.
Pension Income & Retirement
Retirement income sources and common pension-related tax considerations.
Deductions
Common deductions used in determining taxable income and tax payable.
Non-Refundable & Refundable Tax Credits
Common federal tax credits and their application in personal tax preparation.
Family Tax Situations
Tax considerations involving spouses, dependants and family circumstances.
Provincial & Territorial Tax Considerations
Understanding the provincial and territorial components of Canadian personal taxation.
Filing, CRA Processes, Software & Professional Practice
Practical filing processes, CRA interaction, software workflow and professional practice.
After completing all 13 modules, students receive the consolidated reference component and proceed to the CPITP® Final Certification Examination.
How the CPITP® Program Works
CPITP® combines structured lessons, practical learning activities, assessments and a final certification examination into one comprehensive Canadian personal income tax training program.
Learn
Progress through 13 comprehensive modules and approximately 193 practical lessons covering the major areas of Canadian personal income tax preparation.
Apply
Reinforce concepts through examples, exercises, practical situations, workbook activities and case-based learning.
Assess
Complete structured assessments throughout the program to check your understanding and identify areas that need further review.
Reference
Use the course-wide CRA Forms & Reference Appendix to become familiar with official forms, schedules and reference resources.
Prepare for Practice
Develop a systematic approach to gathering information, reviewing documents, preparing tax files and recognizing common tax issues.
Complete Certification
After completing the course material, proceed to the comprehensive CPITP® Final Certification Examination.
Assessment Structure
Assessments are built throughout the program to reinforce learning, encourage practical application and prepare students for the final examination.
Module Assessments
- 25 multiple-choice questions per module
- 5 true-or-false questions per module
- 5 short-answer learning questions
- 5 practical case exercises
- 30 objective questions are scored
- 60% passing requirement
- Unlimited attempts
Final Certification Examination
- 40 multiple-choice questions
- 10 true-or-false questions
- 10 short-answer questions
- 10 integrated practical cases
- 50 objective questions are scored
- 60% passing requirement
- Unlimited attempts
What’s Included in Your CPITP® Training
The program provides a structured collection of learning and reference materials designed to support you throughout the course.
About the Instructor
CPITP® is taught from the perspective of professional tax practice, combining technical knowledge with the practical realities encountered when working with Canadian taxpayers.
Hariharan Iyer
Globe Academy
Practical Experience Brought Into the Classroom
Hariharan Iyer is an accounting and tax professional with more than 20 years of professional practice experience serving individuals and businesses.
His professional experience includes Canadian tax preparation and working with clients on matters involving the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ministry of Finance, WSIB and ServiceOntario.
Through CPITP®, that practical experience is translated into structured training designed to help students understand not only tax concepts, but how those concepts arise in actual tax preparation work.
Why Globe Academy?
Globe Academy brings professional practice experience into structured education designed around practical skills and real-world application.
Practice-Based Training
Course content is developed with an emphasis on situations and workflows encountered in professional tax preparation.
Practical Application
Students move beyond definitions and theory to examples, exercises, case situations and tax preparation considerations.
Structured Learning
The curriculum progresses systematically from Canadian tax fundamentals through filing, CRA processes and professional practice.
Comprehensive Resources
Lessons are supported by learning materials, workbooks, assessments, case exercises and reference resources.
Assessment & Certification
Knowledge checks throughout the course lead to a comprehensive final certification examination.
Designed for Real Skills
The objective is to develop knowledge and confidence that can be applied to practical Canadian personal tax preparation.
It is about learning how to approach Canadian personal income tax preparation in a structured and professional manner.