Chartered Professional Accountants Pre-Approved Program (CPA) 2026

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking CPA Associates to join a prestigious rotational program, set to begin in October 2026. This comprehensive 2.5-year opportunity includes two 15-month rotations, offering invaluable experience in Internal Audit and Finance, facilitating the journey toward a CPA designation. Successful candidates will benefit from strong mentorship, training resources, and exposure to various business areas within RBC. Ideal applicants are top students in their final year, demonstrating leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Top quartile standing from a post-secondary institution.
• Completion of academic prerequisites prior to starting the program.
• Diverse range of leadership activities.

Responsibilities

• Be part of an audit team delivering high quality assurance services.
• Assist with forecasting, financial reporting, and performance management.
• Gain in-depth training in diversified financial services industry.

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Results-Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

Chartered Professional Accountants Pre-Approved Program (CPA) 2026

Join us by earning your CPA designation at RBC and launch your career with one of the largest banks in the world!The RBC CPA Pre-Approved Program is entering its 17th year of recruiting high performing individuals like you. You will begin in this role in October 2026and become part of an elite group of CPA Associates at RBC. Through the rotational program, you will gain invaluable work experience as you are placed in teams of highly dedicated individuals across different areas of the organization. We will work with your line managers to ensure that you receive the competencies needed to meet CPA Ontario’s practical experience requirements and you will also get the benefit of our strong in-house and external Common Final Examination (CFE)training programs. You will be mentored and guided by successful CPA, CAs with years of audit and business experience and also be supported by senior executives here at RBC. This is anexcellent opportunity to draw upon your university education and work experience in your quest to becoming a CPA, while gaining exposure to different businesses and beginning your future with a diversified financial services organization.

Candidates interested in pursuing the challenges offered by this dynamic program shouldsubmit their cover letter, resume and transcriptsas one document.

Please Note: To be considered for this opportunity, those selected for final rounds must be available to attend an in-person interview on September 5, 2025, in Toronto.

What is the opportunity?

This 2.5 yearprogram consists of two rotations of 15months each. These rotations will allow you to pivot from (1) Internal Audit to (2) Finance. You also have the opportunity to conduct an extra rotation in an international region (this is outside of the 30 months). During each rotation, you will focus and learn about a different area of the bank. You obtain access to RBC’s strong in-house and external training resources as you begin your final preparations leading up to the Common Final Exam (CFE). Once you receive your CPA designation, you will be well on the way to an exciting career with RBC!

What will you do?

• Be part of an audit team that delivers high quality assurance and advisory services to our internal clients
• Assist with forecasting, financial reporting, and performance management in the areas of Head Office Finance, Wholesale (Capital Markets) Finance or Retail Finance
• Take advantage of our professional exam preparation initiatives through study programs and augmented practical work experience as you progress through CPA PEP and the Common Final Evaluation (CFE)
• Gain in-depth, specialized training in the diversified financial services industry supported by mentorship and guidance form a strong network of successful CPA, CAs

What do you need to succeed?

• Students entering their final year of studies (Bachelor’s, post-grad or Master’s) with an interest and passion in obtaining their CPA designation
• Completion of academic pre-requisites or admission to the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) prior to starting the Program
• Top quartile standing from a post-secondary institution
• Diverse range of leadership activities, such as student club involvement and financial case competitions
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Proven relationship-building experience, conflict resolution and teamwork skills

Job Skills

Auditing, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Results-Oriented

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-20

Application Deadline:

2025-07-21

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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