Pearson and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada strike agreement to support the financial services workforce
Pearson and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada strike agreement to support the financial services workforce |
| [26-October-2026] |
New learning experiences connect CPA Canada's professional expertise with Pearson's technology and learning design capability to support learners. TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2026 /CNW/ -- Pearson, the world's lifelong learning company, and Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, Canada's national organization representing professional accountants, today announced an agreement to create and deliver digital learning experiences.
This collaboration brings together CPA Canada's professional accounting expertise and educational content with Pearson's learning technology, digital delivery, and learning design capabilities to support professional and preparatory learners on their journey toward certification. The first content developed will be designed to support learners working towards a credential in CPA Canada's Knowledge Assessment Preparatory Program (KAPP). These learning experiences will be offered in both English and French. "Canada's economy needs financial professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate a rapidly changing world. Supporting financial services education with flexible, effective learning experiences built on trusted expertise is one way Pearson can help meet that need," said Jessica Biga-Wadstein, Head of Pearson Canada. "Working with CPA Canada brings our complementary strengths together to help prepare the next generation of accounting professionals for success." "Today's learners expect flexible, intuitive and engaging ways to build their knowledge," said Sylvie Monette, CPA Canada's Chief Financial and Professional Excellence Officer. "As the national organization representing Canadian CPAs, we are committed to supporting the next generation of accountants with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Working with Pearson allows us to bring CPA Canada's trusted educational content into a modern digital environment, with enhanced functionality such as AI-enabled tutoring, while supporting the transition to the new CPA professional program." Pearson's existing accounting portfolio continues to support undergraduate accounting courses, educators, and students across Canada. Pearson and CPA Canada's collaboration helps create new opportunities to expand access to high-quality educational materials for learners across different stages of their education and careers. About Pearson At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c. 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. Visit us at plc.pearson.com. About Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is one of the most influential accounting organizations in the world. As a non-regulatory body comprised of individual CPA members, CPA Canada supports the profession and represents Canadian CPAs at the national and international levels. Nationally, CPA Canada acts in the public interest to promote transparency in financial markets, prepares CPAs for a rapidly evolving business environment through extensive guidance and programming and contributes to standard setting and policy making. Globally, CPA Canada works together with international bodies to build a stronger accounting profession worldwide. Learn more at cpacanada.ca. Media contacts SOURCE Pearson | ||
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