Volunteer : Board of Examiners; BOE Member

Volunteer Opportunity:
Board of Examiners (BOE) Member

Join us as a Board of Examiners Member. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the future of the CPA profession in Canada? The CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) is seeking dedicated volunteers from Western Canada to serve on the Board of Examiners (BOE) for the new CPA Professional Program.

BOE members will play a critical role in reviewing and ensuring the quality, relevance, and consistency of the CPA national examinations.

By serving on the BOE, you will contribute to a profession-wide initiative that advances excellence in professional education and protects the public interest through rigorous, competency-based assessment.

The BOE oversees the national examinations for the new CPA Professional Program, operating under the oversight of the CPA Collaboration Committee and on behalf of the CPA profession.

The BOE is independent in its decisions and deliberations and is responsible for:

• Oversight of the examination development processes
• Assessment of candidates' responses
• Establishment of passing standards
• Reporting examination outcomes to the provincial, territorial, and Bermudian (PTB) member bodies

Each BOE member serves on one of the Board’s Subcommittees (see below) based on their professional experience and area of expertise. Appointments are for a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal.

The workload of the BOE varies throughout the year and is aligned with the examination development and assessment cycle.

During the inaugural year ), BOE members can expect:

• Four to five in-person meetings (typically one to two days each)
• Four to five full-day virtual working sessions

In subsequent years, the BOE is expected to meet once in person, in addition to five to six full-day and half-day virtual meetings, annually.

Attendance at in-person meetings is strongly encouraged. Remote participation may be accommodated in exceptional circumstances. BOE members should anticipate approximately two to three days of preparation time for each meeting.

Applicants must be

• A CPA member in good standing with a minimum of seven years of post-designation experience.
• An experienced leader with a demonstrated track record of significant professional leadership, including governance, oversight, decision-making, and the exercise of professional judgment.
• Committed to upholding the principles of fairness, confidentiality, objectivity, and professional integrity.
• Able to maintain independence from CPA program-related activities while serving on the BOE. To preserve the integrity of the examination process, BOE members may not engage in activities related to CPA programs during their term of service.

Applicants should demonstrate

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate examination content and assessment outcomes objectively and consistently.
• Sound professional judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a board environment while contributing independent perspectives.
• Broad business and professional acumen, with expertise in one or more CPA competency areas.
• A commitment to supporting the development and assessment of future CPAs.

Experience in these areas is an asset

• Technology and innovation expertise.
• Experience developing, reviewing, marking, or evaluating professional examinations or competency-based assessments.
• Familiarity with the Competency Map (CM2.0) and/or the new CPA Professional Program

Applicants will be considered for the Subcommittee that best aligns with their professional experience and areas of expertise. Successful applicants will be appointed to the Board of Examiners and assigned to the corresponding Subcommittee.

This subcommittee reviews objective-format assessment items, including multiple-choice questions and other objective question types, for the Knowledge Assessment and Foundational Development examinations.

Applicants should…