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.
Where Can CPITP® Skills Be Applied?
The knowledge developed through CPITP® can support a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation and client-service roles.
Personal Tax Preparation
Develop practical knowledge relevant to preparing Canadian personal income tax returns for individuals.
Accounting & Tax Firms
Strengthen personal tax knowledge for work in accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation environments.
Bookkeeping Practices
Expand your professional knowledge by understanding how personal tax issues connect with client bookkeeping and business information.
Tax Season Opportunities
Build tax preparation knowledge that may be relevant to seasonal and support roles during Canadian personal tax filing season.
Existing Professionals
Add structured Canadian personal income tax knowledge to an existing accounting, finance or client-service skill set.
Independent Professional Development
Use the program to strengthen your own understanding of Canadian personal income tax preparation and CRA processes.
Designed Around Practical Tax Preparation
CPITP® is designed to develop a structured understanding of the complete personal tax preparation process rather than teaching isolated tax topics.
Program & Official Sources Disclaimer
Independent Professional Training Program
CPITP® — Canadian Personal Income Tax Professional Certification Program is a commercial educational and professional training program offered by Globe Academy, the training division of Globe Accountants And Financial Services Inc.
CPITP® is not a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) program and is not approved, endorsed, sponsored or certified by the CRA or any other government department or agency.
References to the CRA, Government of Canada forms, publications, guides, schedules, webpages and other official materials are provided for educational and reference purposes. Government forms, tax rules, administrative policies and online resources may change.
Students should refer to current official CRA and Government of Canada sources when preparing or filing tax returns. Where course material and current official government information differ, the current official source should be followed.
Completion of CPITP® does not by itself grant a government licence, professional accounting designation or authorization from the CRA. Students and practitioners remain responsible for complying with any applicable registration, filing, privacy, professional and legal requirements relating to the services they provide.
Choose Your Enrollment Period
Enroll earlier to secure introductory CPITP® pricing. All prices below are in Canadian dollars.
Enroll before launch to secure the Early Bird introductory price. Full course access begins October 22, 2026.
Refund Policy
Please Review Before Enrolling
Because CPITP® includes digital educational content, downloadable materials and access to proprietary course resources, enrollment fees are generally non-refundable once course access has been provided.
Students are encouraged to review the program description, curriculum, course requirements and pricing before completing enrollment.
If Globe Academy cancels the CPITP® program before course access is provided, affected students will be eligible for a refund of the applicable course fee paid.
Any refund required by applicable consumer protection law will be handled in accordance with those legal requirements.
CPITP® FAQ
Do I need previous tax preparation experience?
No. CPITP® is structured to progress from foundational Canadian tax concepts to practical and integrated tax preparation situations.
Is CPITP® an accounting course?
No. CPITP® focuses specifically on Canadian personal income tax preparation. It is not designed as a general accounting or bookkeeping course.
How many modules are included?
The program contains 13 comprehensive modules, followed by a course-wide CRA Forms & Reference Appendix and the Final Certification Examination.
How long is the program?
The complete program contains approximately 193 practical lessons and approximately 45 hours of course content.
Are there assessments?
Yes. Each module includes objective assessment questions plus short-answer and practical case learning activities. The program concludes with a comprehensive final certification examination.
What is the passing requirement?
The passing standard is 60% on the scored objective questions. Students have unlimited attempts.
Is CPITP® approved by the CRA?
No. CPITP® is an independent commercial professional training program offered by Globe Academy. It is not approved, endorsed, sponsored or certified by the Canada Revenue Agency or another government agency.
Does CPITP® give me a CPA designation or government licence?
No. CPITP® is a professional training and certification program. It does not grant a CPA designation, government licence or CRA authorization.
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