STUDENT FAQ’s

Membership Questions

Who is CAPPA?

CAPPA stands for Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting.

We are a non-profit organization that provides an Education program offered at Mount Royal University, SAIT and other institutions. CAPPA is a member-driven association that provides education and networking opportunities for primarily Production and Revenue Accountants.

What do I get with my CAPPA membership?

A CAPPA membership provides you with on-line access to the RECAP magazine, access to the CAPPA Job Board along with the ability to post your resume. Members receive preferred pricing on educational luncheons, seminars, conferences and social events.

How much is a Student Membership

Student memberships are free.

Education Questions

What is a CAPPA certificate and how do I get one?

The CAPPA certificate is earned upon the completion of our five required courses (244 hours) with a minimum grade of 70% in each course. The certificate must be completed within five years.

Lecture time is 45 hours per course and students are required to complete registry modules outside of class time. For further details, please visit our Education page.

What are Registry Modules?

The Petroleum Registry Modules are part of the CAPPA program and these modules are required to perform the role of a Production Accountant.

The Registry serves three distinct functions.

• It is a central database for all of the volumetric and infrastructure data related to Alberta’s upstream oil and gas industry.
• It is a communication tool enabling stakeholders to exchange accurate information quickly and efficiently (partner reporting and pipeline splits are being implemented).
• It is an analysis tool. As an analysis tool, the Registry avoids common mathematical errors by saving the information in its most basic form and then performing calculations as required.

When do I have to complete all Registry Modules?

• Starting in September 2011, you must complete the assigned registry modules in each level before moving onto the next level.
• ALL MODULES MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ENTERING LEVEL 5
• CAPPA has estimated that it will take approximately 80 hours to complete all required folders.

Where do I take the CAPPA certificate? Does it matter which institution?

Please contact the CAPPA office for further information, but the CAPPA Certificate Program is currently offered through the following institutions:

• Mount Royal University
• SAIT
• South East Regional College (Saskatchewan)

Can I take the courses online?

Yes. Please contact the CAPPA office for further information.

Where do I take exams if I do the courses online?

Depending on the institution you are enrolled in, there will be specific details around exams.

If I graduated from CAPPA with only level 4 can I take level 5? Do I get another certificate? What would be the advantage of doing this?

Yes! You can certainly take level 5 if you graduated with CAPPA level 4. You would then receive a CAPPA level 5 certificate.

The advantage of taking level 5 is that it offers hands on experience in a controlled classroom setting. The instructors are industry experts with many years of experience.

Can I have an extension for level 1-4 online courses?

SAIT and Mount Royal University may allow extensions on Levels 1 to 4 in distance learning. Students have 16 weeks to complete the course and can purchase an extension prior to the end of their course. Please contact the institution directly for more details.

Can I have an extension for level 5 online courses?

Only in extenuating circumstances (e.g. if your job takes you out of the country). This will be determined and approved by the Education Director. Students are given 180 days to complete the course, which is deemed more than sufficient time.

Luncheon Questions

Why does CAPPA have monthly luncheons and can students attend?

CAPPA Luncheons provide members with professional development opportunities and up-to-date industry changes. CAPPA offers both technical and soft skills topics in order to facilitate well balanced career growth.

The Education Committee believes that students should attend if the topic is of interest.

You can sign up for luncheons on our Events page (put in link to the events page)

Are luncheons a good networking opportunity for students?

Luncheons are over the noon hour and the presentations take up most of that time.

Jobs

Can I post my resume on the CAPPA website without being a member?

This is a service that CAPPA offers exclusively to its members; you must be a CAPPA member to post your resume or search our job board.

Can students volunteer for CAPPA?

Yes. Most of CAPPA’s committees require experienced Production Accountants. However, help is always welcome on events days and with some RECAP magazine duties.

Can Students write for the RECAP.

Yes. If any students is interested in writing an article for the RECAP please email the Editor at capparecap@telus.net