CPA Canada announces 4,188 CFE honour roll recipients

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) has confirmed that 4,188 candidates successfully passed the Common Final Examination (CFE) held in September 2025. The CFE spans multiple days and is designed to assess technical knowledge, analytical skills, and ethical decision-making of CPA candidates.

The honour roll highlights the top 1% of candidates nationwide. Leading this years cohort, Beth Klassen of PwC Calgary, Alberta, earned the Governor Generals Gold Medal along with a $5,000 prize. Klassen shared her excitement, noting the surprise she felt when she first received the news and her joy in celebrating with supporters throughout her CFE journey.

Alongside Klassen, 56 additional candidates were named to the national honour roll. Regional gold medals were also presented to the top performers in each jurisdiction, each accompanied by a $2,500 cash award. The regional recipients include:

• Samuel Delaney, Atlantic Canada, Doane Grant Thornton, Moncton
• Charles Lucas Distefano, Ontario, KPMG, Toronto
• Xavier Cyr, Qubec, Olivia Capital, Terrebonne

CPA Canada President and CEO Pamela Steer emphasized the dedication required to reach this achievement, stating that these outstanding individuals have demonstrated readiness to take on significant roles and make meaningful contributions to organizations and communities across Canada.

Author: Zoe Harrison