PCP Transfer Credit Requirement

In addition to completing the required payroll courses, candidates for the PCP designation must also complete an introductory accounting course.

Since this course is not offered by the National Payroll Institute, it must be taken through a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution and then submitted for transfer.

Credits are assessed and processed six to eight weeks from the date all documentation is received. You can track your application status through the Online Transfer of Credit Portal. You will also receive a confirmation email when your application is submitted and when your transfer credit(s) are approved.

Important Notes

Successful completion of the Payroll Compliance Legislation course is a prerequisite for transferring credits.
Each Transfer course must:
- Be aligned with the required learning outcome listed on the Introduction to Accounting course description;
- Be a minimum of 30 hours in length;
- Be formally evaluated by an institute and have a final exam worth 20%;
- Have been taken within the past 20 years for PCP courses;
- Have been taken within the past 10 years for PLP courses; and
- Have been completed with a minimum grade of 65%; (Note: all transfer credit courses finished prior to January 1, 2013, must have a minimum grade of 60%.)
If your course is not recognized, an official course outline/syllabus must be provided containing:
- the title of the course;
- the course number;
- the amount of (credit) hours;
- the content; and
- the method of evaluation.

Required Documentation

Required Documentation:

Official Canadian Transcript
- Hardcopies must be mailed to the National Payroll Institute;
- Digital transcripts must be emailed directly from the post-secondary institution or shared via a secure third-party platform to the National Payroll Institute to transfercredit@payroll.ca; and
- Copies of transcripts, including those downloaded from school websites or emailed to students, are not accepted.
Official course outline/syllabus from the institution where the course was taken if the course you are transferring is not recognized. (Course descriptions are not acceptable.)
Courses taken outside of Canada:
- An official, detailed, course-by-course, comprehensive Canadian Equivalency Assessment by a Canadian educational institution or an academic accreditation service. (International transcripts are not accepted.)

All submitted documents and transcripts become the property of the National Payroll Institute and will not be returned.

Steps to Transfer Credit

Review the Transfer of Credit Guide: Carefully read through the guide to understand the transfer process and requirements.
Review Learning Outcomes: Ensure the course you are transferring meets the required learning outcomes for the Introduction to Accounting credit.
Check the Database of Colleges and Universities: Use the Database of Colleges and Universities to verify if the National Payroll Institute recognizes your course. If your course is not listed, include a detailed course outline or syllabus from your post-secondary institution with your submission.
Submit Your Request Online: Use the Online Transfer of Credit Portal to submit your request for assessment and approval. Note: Starting June 10, 2025, all transfer credit requests must be submitted online.
Pay the Assessment Fee: A non-refundable fee of $50, plus applicable taxes, is required for each course credit assessment.
Submit Official Transcripts:
- Mail official hardcopy Canadian transcripts or official detailed Canadian course-by-course assessment for courses taken outside of Canada to:
  
  National Payroll Institute
  c/o Accreditation
  1600 - 250 Bloor Street East
  Toronto, ON M4W 1E6
  
  Note: Copies will not be accepted.

Digital transcripts must be emailed directly to the National Payroll Institute from your post-secondary institution or shared via a secure third-party platform to transfercredit@payroll.ca.

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