STUDENT FAQ’s

Membership Questions

Who is CAPPA?

CAPPA stands for Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting.

We are a non-profit organization that offers a Production Accounting Certificate program through the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and Mount Royal University (MRU). CAPPA is a member-driven association that provides its members with information and resources critical to the profession of production accounting through our website, meetings and seminars for primarily Production and Revenue Accountants.  CAPPA also provides opportunities for members to engage in continuing education, networking, social events and business discussion.

What do I get with my CAPPA membership?

A CAPPA membership provides you with preferred pricing on educational luncheons, seminars, conferences and social events as well as exclusive access to invitations, resources, volunteer opportunities and our job board.

How much is a Student Membership

Student memberships are $50 plus GST.  We also offer New Grad memberships at $90 plus GST.

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 Petrinex modules outside of class time. For further details, please visit our Education page.

What are Petrinex Modules?

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

Petrinex 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 of the Petrinix Modules

·        All modules must be completed in order to receive your CAPPA certificate.

·        CAPPA strongly encourages students to complete all Petrinex modules in their profile, related to the   particular  CAPPA program they are undertaking. As a student enters a new level, the Petrinex modules associated with that level will be added to their profile.

·        CAPPA has estimated that it will take approximately 80 hours to complete all required folders.

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

The program is offered in several formats.  Daytime programs are offered at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and evening programs, which are lecture based, are offered at both Mount Royal University (MRU) and SAIT. 

Can I take the courses online?

Yes. Both SAIT and MRU offer online delivery of the program. 

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 (when only 4 levels were offered) can I take level 5 (which is now part of the current certificate program)? 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, serious health issues). This will be determined and approved our CEO.

Students are given 180 days to complete the course, which is deemed more than sufficient time.

CPD Luncheon Questions

Why does CAPPA have monthly luncheons and can students attend?

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

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, however you will have some pre-presentation time to network with those at your table.

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.  Please go to Committees and Volunteer Opportunities

Can Students write for the RECAP.

Yes. If any students are interested in writing an article for the RECAP please contact our office.